During an interview for a project manager position, which question would be legally permissible to ask?
Correct Answer
B) Can you work weekends when project deadlines require it?
Questions about work schedule and availability are job-related and permissible. Questions about pregnancy plans, national origin, and age are prohibited under federal anti-discrimination laws.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option C is legally permissible because it directly relates to job requirements and work availability. Questions about work schedule, overtime availability, and ability to meet project deadlines are legitimate business needs for a project manager position. These questions focus on the candidate's ability to perform essential job functions rather than personal characteristics protected by law. Employers have the right to inquire about work-related availability and scheduling flexibility.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Are you planning to have children in the next few years?
This question violates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which protects individuals 40 years and older. Direct questions about age, birth year, or graduation dates that reveal age are prohibited in employment interviews.
Option C: What is your country of origin?
This question violates Title VII protections against national origin discrimination. Employers cannot ask about country of origin, birthplace, ancestry, or native language unless it's a bona fide occupational qualification, which it is not for a project manager position.
Memory Technique
Use the acronym 'JORF' - Job-related, Objective, Relevant, Fair. Only ask questions that meet all four criteria during interviews.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code Chapter 1, Section 105 - Permits and Administration, or employment law sections in contractor licensing materials
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