EEOC Releases Fact Sheet on Employer Tests

Speaking of testing (see Paul's post below on the the disparate impact Greene case), the EEOC has just released a fact sheet on the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to employer tests and other selection procedures used to screen applicants for hire and employees for promotion.  The fact sheet describes common types of employer-administered tests and selection procedures, including cognitive tests, personality tests, medical examinations, credit checks, and criminal background checks.  The document also focuses on “best practices” for employers to follow when using employment tests and other screening devices, and cites recent EEOC enforcement actions.

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