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EEOC takes aim on pre-employment testing


October 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, Job screening tests, Special Report

For many jobs, a pre-employment test of physical or cognitive skills can help the company hire only the best applicants. But when companies aren’t careful, those tests can lead to big legal trouble.

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5 ADA questions most hiring managers can’t answer


September 4, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Law, Special Report

As if hiring the right talent wasn’t tough enough, the Americans with Disabilities Act makes every step of the hiring process more difficult – from collecting applications and interviewing candidates to getting a new hire ready to start the job. Here are the most common pitfalls that trip up companies and how HR can help avoid them.

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Company sued over this common hiring practice


August 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, Law, Special Report, Uncategorized

To keep employees and customers safe — and avoid “negligent hiring” lawsuits — many companies have policies against hiring convicted criminals for some jobs. But those policies can lead to their own legal problems.

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EEOC warns about religious bias


August 8, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

The EEOC recently warned employers about two common religious discrimination pitfalls.

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You decide: Could referral program have been biased?


July 25, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law, Referrals

Referral programs are a great way to attract top-notch new hires. But can relying too heavily on the contacts of current employees exclude some protected groups of applicants?

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Job ad mistake that gets HR hit with bias claims


July 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law, Online recruiting

When does attempting to recruit a diverse group of applicants cross the line and become illegal discrimination?

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Study: Most bosses wouldn’t hire a pregnant woman


June 26, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law, Uncategorized

Do your managers know how to avoid pregnancy discrimination claims? Studies show most supervisors could use a refresher.

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EEOC warns of bias in 2 common hiring practices


May 15, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, Job screening tests, Special Report

The feds are keeping close watch on companies’ hiring procedures. Here’s how to stay off their hit list.

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