QUESTION FIVE

While Steven is interviewing for an engineer position, he mentions his excitement about gaining custody of and adopting his niece. The interviewers become concerned about the time Steven will need to take off to attend court hearings during the process and decide not to hire him. Is this company in violation of New York law?

Yes. The company did not conduct a thorough interview with Steven to determine whether he was truly a good fit

No$.$ New York does not provide protections for people based on whether they are in the adoption process

No$.$ The company has the right to choose which candidates to hire based on perceived future availability

Yes. The company cannot deny Steven a job solely on the fact that he is gaining custody of his niece, which could be considered discrimination on familial status