There are a lot of reasons people get turned down for jobs. According to new research, rejected candidates often believe illegal bias is one of them.
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Tags: bias, FindLaw.com, survey
Employers and managers often wish to build up a diverse workforce, and that’s a good thing. But a recent court ruling sends a powerful message: Discrimination is illegal no matter what form it takes.
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Tags: bias, Hiring, reverse discrimination
When does attempting to recruit a diverse group of applicants cross the line and become illegal discrimination?
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Tags: affirmative action, bias, diversity, EEOC, job ads
Interviews are tricky — a candidate’s success or failure often depends on highly subjective criteria. But here’s an example of how too much subjectivity can wind up hitting a company with a bias lawsuit:
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Tags: bias, Dunlap, interview, subjective, Tennessee Valley Authority
Do your managers know how to avoid pregnancy discrimination claims? Studies show most supervisors could use a refresher.
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Tags: bias, EEOC, Equal Opportunity Commission, Great Britian, hiring manager, pregnancy, pregnancy discrimination
Interviews are a tricky thing. The candidate who looks best on paper might drop to the bottom of the barrel once you meet face-to-face. But what happens when an unsuccessful applicant cries “bias”? Read the facts and decide - Who won this case?
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