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,...
4 Key Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act

4 Key Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to a lot of organizations—all public employers and any private employer with 15 or more employees. Nevertheless, there’s a lot of confusion about what the law requires and what its terms entail. A big reason for this...
ADA Interactive Process: 6 Steps to Know

ADA Interactive Process: 6 Steps to Know

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate the disabilities of their employees and to engage in an interactive process when a request for accommodation is made. What is the ADA interactive process? The Equal Employment...
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