On September 24, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Executive Order 11246, which continues to impose anti-discrimination and affirmative action requirements upon federal contractors. The Executive Order came just a year after Congress enacted (and President Johnson signed into law) the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of that act created the first national … Read more
On February 15, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar on Legal Risks of Social Media in Hiring. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss the recent legal challenges to using social media in hiring, such as: … Read more
Various laws either expressly require or essentially necessitate that employers retain information about job applicants for some period of time. These applicant recordkeeping requirements arise primarily from employment discrimination statues and obligations imposed on government contractors. But good business records are vital in defense of virtually any potential legal claim. If you’re interested in other hiring … Read more