When it comes to asking a person who to notify when the potential employee has an accident or in an emergency, an employer should simply ask that. An employer should not ask a potential employee the name and address of a relative to be notified in case of emergency or accident.
When it comes to asking a potential employee about organizations and activities that they belong to, an employer should ask, “Please list job-related clubs, professional societies, clubs, or other associations to which you belong. You may omit those which indicate your color, religious creed, race, age, national origin, sex, or ancestry”. An employer should not ask, “List all societies, lodges, organizations and clubs to which you belong”.