Overview

• A senior developer candidate was asked an illegal question about her family planning intentions during a final-round interview at a mid-sized software company.
• The candidate declined to answer, later sharing her experience in a Reddit post titled 'HR asked me the strangest illegal question at the end of my interview.'
• The Reddit post quickly went viral, with users offering advice and urging her to report the incident to employment watchdogs or post about it on Glassdoor.
• Major outlets like Hindustan Times and NDTV amplified the story, highlighting the broader issue of discriminatory hiring practices.
• As of May 1, 2025, the candidate has not decided whether to formally report the incident, while the online community continues to debate workplace accountability.