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Personal questions in job applications require a legitimate basis: lawyer

Recruiters can ask job applicants about their personal circumstances if they have legitimate concerns about their ability to do the job, but they need to explain why they're asking these questions to avoid any backlash, says employment law specialist Kristin Ramsey.

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