The Hiring Process and the Laws That Govern It
The Hiring Process and the Laws that govern it
Jeremy Pesek
National American University
Abstract
Human resource departments spend many hours trying to recruit and hire quality employees. This is done by following the laws set forth in the hiring process. This research will benefit an organization to better understand the laws and find quality employees. Making sure they follow these laws and methods they will be able to make the best selection for the ‘fit’ of the company. This will apply to large or small companies. Following a good process and knowing the laws will make for a good fit for both the employer and the employee.
The Hiring Process and the Laws that govern it There are many laws that help regulate the hiring process of a company. It is essential for all employees involved in the hiring process to be fully aware of these laws. One thing that knowledge of these laws will help with is employment discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the federal laws that prohibit job discrimination. The seven major laws preventing job discrimination are
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII),
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA),
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA),
• Title 1 and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
• Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
• Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and
• The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (“Federal laws prohibiting,” 2009).
Making these laws known to an organization will benefit them in the hiring process. Even though these laws exist and promote fair employment, discrimination continues to be an issue.(Hiring Process. Anti Essays) Without knowing and understanding these laws fully you may compromise the process of hiring quality candidates. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employment discrimination, but also practices
Jeremy Pesek
National American University
Abstract
Human resource departments spend many hours trying to recruit and hire quality employees. This is done by following the laws set forth in the hiring process. This research will benefit an organization to better understand the laws and find quality employees. Making sure they follow these laws and methods they will be able to make the best selection for the ‘fit’ of the company. This will apply to large or small companies. Following a good process and knowing the laws will make for a good fit for both the employer and the employee.
The Hiring Process and the Laws that govern it There are many laws that help regulate the hiring process of a company. It is essential for all employees involved in the hiring process to be fully aware of these laws. One thing that knowledge of these laws will help with is employment discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the federal laws that prohibit job discrimination. The seven major laws preventing job discrimination are
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII),
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA),
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA),
• Title 1 and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
• Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
• Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and
• The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (“Federal laws prohibiting,” 2009).
Making these laws known to an organization will benefit them in the hiring process. Even though these laws exist and promote fair employment, discrimination continues to be an issue.(Hiring Process. Anti Essays) Without knowing and understanding these laws fully you may compromise the process of hiring quality candidates. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employment discrimination, but also practices
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