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hawkice
on Dec 1, 2016
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Nestle says it will cut sugar in chocolate by 40%
You are describing a hiring process that very possibly breaks federal law, given the EEOC describes it as "evidence of intent to discriminate". If you experienced this, talk to a lawyer instead of / in addition to HN.
see:
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/practices/inquiries_marital_status...
binarymax
on Dec 1, 2016
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That is in the USA. Hiring practices differ in other countries, and asking about marital status is not always illegal.
Spare_account
on Dec 1, 2016
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FWIW the question in the GP to yours would be illegal in a job interview the UK as well.
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