Legal Risks of Social Media in Hiring Webinar Cover

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

Applicant Recordkeeping Requirements

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

Employment Discrimination Through Facebook Ads

On December 20, 2017, the Communications Workers of America filed a federal lawsuit in California claiming that various employers had discriminated against job applicants based on age. The named defendant employers are T-Mobile, Amazon, Cox Communications, and Cox Media Group. CWA contends these companies (among others) unlawfully targeted candidates through Facebook ads. Several individuals joined … Read more