That is an illegal question; however, if you don't want to just say "That's illegal and I won't answer" you can say something like, "If you're asking me if I will have a good attendance record, be on time or be available, please know that I have had an exceptional attendance record and will work as long and hard as needed to get my work done."

I answered but knew it was an inappropriate question. It was uncomfortable.

Spent many years in this company, they would often disqualify candidates with larger families nexuss they're more expensive on benefits.

Spent many years in this company, they would often disqualify candidates with larger families nexuss they're more expensive on benefits.