According to federal hiring laws, which inquiry is inappropriate regarding an applicant's family?

The inquiry into the citizenship of the applicant's parents is inappropriate under federal hiring laws because it can lead to discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Employment practices must comply with laws that protect individuals from bias related to their background, including their family’s citizenship status. Questions about an applicant’s family should focus on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job, avoiding any inquiries that could be seen as discriminatory or invasive regarding a person's family background.

While asking for contact information of an applicant's family members, questions about familial occupation, and inquiries into family financial status may have relevance in certain contexts, especially if they relate to emergency contacts or the applicant’s support network, they do not inherently involve the same level of legal scrutiny as inquiries about citizenship. Federal hiring laws prioritize fair employment practices, ensuring that applicants are evaluated based on their abilities rather than their family's circumstances.