[xsmommy]

and the answer you would have to give would have to cite to their inavailability and NOT the reason for that unavailability. If the job requires XYZ hours and you can't be there then, that is a legit reason to not be offered the job. Managers/Employers are often very dumb and will say completely ridiculous things. i am sure i had an actionable comment made to me when i spoke to a boss about needing a maternity leave, but of course, i am not the litigious sort.

[CholeraJoe]

I was in an interview with another physician for a medical assistant we would be sharing. He asked her, "Darling, do you have someone to look after your kids while you're at work?"

I was immediately seized with a coughing fit that I needed his help in getting to the water fountain outside. I recovered instantly as we left the room and succintly explained to him what the problem was. He was clueless.

[Gabz]

If the job requires XYZ hours and you can't be there then, that is a legit reason to not be offered the job.

I agree completely. We're talking here about a job that was only going to be 20 hours a week - and they wanted consistent hours - and they liked my suggestion of 9a-1p. childcare is not a problem for me - which is why I wonder why it was inferred as being part of the reason someone else was preferred.

I am also not the litigious type. and would never want a job (or anything) that had to be obtained through those means.