July 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
A recent employment law ruling by the Supreme Court has gotten a lot of attention — but what impact will it have on HR’s day-to-day job?
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Tags: pre-employment testing, Sotomayor, Supreme Court
April 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi

As HR pros know, using pre-employment tests that have an adverse impact on a protected class can get companies dragged into court. But here’s some news: Trying to avoid a disparate impact can get you in trouble, too.
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Tags: discrimination, pre-employment testing, Supreme Court
October 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi

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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Tags: disparate impact, EEOC, pre-employment testing