Pay Equity Laws – What Employers Need to Know

Pay Equity Laws – What Employers Need to Know

The federal Equal Pay Act went into effect in 1963, but it hasn’t brought an end to pay disparities between men and women. Neither have state laws with the same objective. Long story short: the laws weren’t strong enough, and they didn’t account for all the causes of...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?

Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?

Q: We interviewed a candidate who had the right type and length of experience, but spoke with a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Is it okay to reject an applicant because of their accent? A: There is risk in rejecting the candidate based on their accent,...
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