How to Steer Clear of Accidental Discrimination When Hiring

With every new hire, your objective is to select the most qualified person for the job. Yet you’re also responsible for supporting a fair and diverse workforce – and for upholding anti-discrimination laws by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Whether intentional or not, hiring practices that discriminate against protected applicants could lead to serious legal trouble. Are you aware of the various federal and state laws that prevent discrimination? Just as important, are you confident your hiring process treats every job seeker equally and fairly? Attend this webinar for a discussion of the oversights that can hurt your hiring efforts – and what you can say, do and ask each step of the way to avoid accidental discrimination. You will learn: Major anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Language to avoid when advertising and recruiting Checklist of right and wrong interview questions Precautions with background/criminal checks Dos and don’ts of accessing social media accounts About the presenters Jaime Lizotte - HR Solutions Manager with ComplyRight Jaime Lizotte - HR Solutions Manager with ComplyRight Image Jaime Lizotte is the HR Solutions Manager of ComplyRight, Inc, a provider of cutting-edge compliance products and programs for businesses. She began her career in human resources management in 2007 at a small marketing firm. Passionate about HR, and full of ideas about how to improve HR in small businesses, she transitioned her expertise to product development for ComplyRight in 2010. During her career with ComplyRight Jaime has both managed and developed various HR solutions, from training and safety to HR and tax software. In her current position, she is focused on developing next generation products to replace traditional HR solutions, making HR management easier for employers. Sponsor - ComplyRight Sponsor - ComplyRight Image ComplyRight creates practical products and services to help small businesses complete essential tax and HR tasks in an efficient and legally sound manner. From 1099 and W-2 processing, to mandatory employee postings, to time and attendance tracking and more, our solutions are guaranteed to be 100% compliant with federal and state (and in some cases, local) employment laws. Our direct brands include efile4biz.com (online 1099, W-2 and ACA form processing), TrackSmart.com (online time clock, attendance and shift scheduling), and HRdirect.com (leading provider of ComplyRight HR products).