What are protected classes or characteristics?

by | Nov 22, 2022 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Protected classes—also known as protected characteristics—come from several federal laws, though about half are from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although we’re usually talking about them with respect to employment, they may...

Is there a downside to screening the social media accounts of job candidates?

by | Jan 25, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

Question:  Is there a downside to screening the social media accounts of job candidates? Answer from Kyle, PHR: There can be downsides, yes. First, screening social media accounts creates extra risk. You could be exposed to information about a candidate’s protected...