Is it legal to ask these questions during the pre-employmentstage? Base your answers on the information in your text. Can yougive an example of an inappropriate/illegal question you might havebeen asked in the course of the interview process?
Kathy was asked what her maiden name on the interview when shewent for her new job today. She told them but wondered why theyasked that question.
Margaret was asked how much longer she plans to work beforeretiring. She actually did not know when she would retire but toldthem 62 so that she would land the job opportunity. This is herfirst job since her car accident.
During a job interview at a large company, Walter was asked forreferences from a past manager at a Wall Street Brokerage House andInvestment Bank. She called Terry and asked to forward thereference.