$($From a department manager$)$ Dear HR: I discovered my potential new hire is pregnant from her social media. I don$$t want to hire her now. Can I do that?

$($From an applicant$)$ Dear HR: I was selected by your company for pre$-$employment screening for a customer service position, but I live in a different state. Before I go for my screening, I wanted to ask if marijuana is legal for recreational use in your state.

$($From a supervisor$)$ Dear HR: I have someone coming to interview for a position. There are some interview questions I$$d like to ask. Are these okay? If not, what can I ask to gain the same information?

Are you able to lift $50$ pounds or more?

Do you have transportation to and from work on Sundays?

Do you have kids? If so$,$ what are your childcare arrangements? If not, do you plan to have kids in the next year?

Are you over the age of $18?$