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11 reasons to pay attention to EEOC’s new discrimination guidance

HR Morning

The EEOC’s latest proposed guidance covers a topic a lot of employers probably think they already know well: national origin discrimination. But the new guidance throws in a few wrinkles about what’s considered discriminatory — and how to stay in compliance — that employers need to know. .

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How to carry out Pre-Employment Screening Checks properly

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There are many things to consider with pre-employment screening checks, but you needn’t worry. What is pre-employment screening? In a nutshell, pre-employment screening includes checks that you carry out as an employer to make sure an applicant is suitable for the role you’re hiring for.

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Does Using AI and Algorithms to Screen Employees Put Your Company at Legal Risk?

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Many of these technologies promise to help organizations improve their ability to find the right person for the right job, and screen out the wrong people for the wrong jobs, faster and cheaper than ever before. To reduce such biases, developers are working to balance the data used for training AI models to appropriately represent all groups.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Bermuda

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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: Bermuda’s labor laws emphasize the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination in the workplace. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on factors such as race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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California Supreme Court Imposes FEHA Liability on Agents of Employers

HRWatchdog

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal certified a question to the California Supreme Court asking whether third-party agents of an employer may be directly liable for FEHA violations. The common thread between Raines and Figg is that they both were required to undergo pre-employment medical screenings conducted by U.S.

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Ninth Circuit Asks California Supreme Court About FEHA Liability for Agents of Employers

HRWatchdog

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the California Supreme Court to determine whether a business entity acting as an agent of an employer can be held directly liable for employment discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) ( Kristina Raines et al. Healthworks Medical Group et al. ,

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7 Top DEI Tools to Create an Inclusive Team

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Also, many of these tools use AI-powered screening and matching tools that support diversity best practices. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations related to DEI. So, this would include things like equal employment opportunity (EEO) statements and affirmative action requirements.