According to federal laws,asking job candidates about their marital status is not illegal; however,a firm needs to be able to defend the practice as a BFOQ to avoid raising discrimination issues.

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It isn't illegal to ask a job candidate about her marital status although such a question might seem discriminatory.Employers can ask but they should be prepared to show either that they do not discriminate or that they can defend the practice as a BFOQ or business necessity.

According to Federal Laws,asking Job Candidates About Their Marital Status