Employment Law Basics For Recruiters

Employment Law Basics for Recruiters © George L. Lenard, 2008

Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

I. Ground Rules ,[object Object]

First, Understand The Employment Law Environment

Second, Understand the Psychosocial Environment

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Third, Know Enough Law to Know When to Call a Lawyer

Fourth, Be Aware of Worrisome Legal Trends ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fifth, Know That You Can Both Reduce Legal Risk and Hire the Best

Sixth, Remember That It Takes Just One Upset Candidate to Cause a Costly Legal Problem “ What do you mean I’m not qualified ?!!”

Finally, Be Aware Recruiter May Be Viewed as “Gatekeeper”

II. Discrimination Laws & How Recruiters Come Within Them

Federal & State Discrimination Laws ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other Laws To Be Aware Of ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Recruiting Companies Can Be Liable As “Employers” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Recruiting Companies Can Be Liable As “Agents” of Employers ,[object Object],[object Object]

Employment Agency Actions Discrimination Laws Prohibit ,[object Object]

Employer Actions Discrimination Laws Prohibit ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other Employer Actions Discrimination Laws Prohibit ,[object Object],[object Object]

Recruiting Companies Can Also Be Liable As "Employment Agencies" ,[object Object],[object Object]

Customer Preference Cannot Justify Discrimination

III. How Discrimination Claims Are Proven & Defended ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Disparate Treatment Three Step Test ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Disparate Impact ,[object Object],[object Object]

IV. How to Protect Yourself Against Claims Photo: James Gordon

Have & Document Good Reasons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Work From Accurate Job Descriptions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Take Great Care In Composing Advertisements

Broaden Your Searches ,[object Object],[object Object]

Avoid Improper Interview Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Learn the Rules About Disability-Related Inquiries ,[object Object]

Assess Impact of Screening Criteria, Tests and Qualifications ,[object Object],[object Object]

Too Much Information Can Be Bad!

V. Diversity and Reverse Discrimination Issues

Reverse Discrimination ,[object Object],[object Object]

George Lenard ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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