These 3 job interview questions are illegal to ask a parent in the UK and Ireland. If you hear an illegal question, remember you have the right to refuse to answer! #WorkingParents #JobInterview UK: The Equality Act states you must not ask candidates about ‘protected characteristics’ or whether they have children or plan to have children. (gov.uk/employer-preventing-discrimination/recruitment) Ireland: The Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of family status. (citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/equality-in-work/equality-in-the-workplace)