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Mike Aamodt, Ph.D.

Evaluating Merit-Based Employment Decisions Under the New Administration

A number of DCI blogs and resources have summarized recent executive actions across the employment landscape. One theme across these actions is an emphasis on “merit-based” decision making. Although not explicitly defined, we… more

Disparate Impact, Employment Discrimination, Employment Policies, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Race Discrimination

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Cassie Alfheim

DOJ Releases Memo on Discrimination by Funding Recipients

Late last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum emphasizing that discrimination by recipients of federal funds will no longer be tolerated. Notably, this memo introduces the concept of "Unlawful Proxy… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disparate Impact, Employment Discrimination

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Amanda Allen, Ph.D.

Updated California FEHA Rules on AI and Equal Employment Practices

BLOG OVERVIEW: California's amendments to its FEHA are set to go into effect October 1, 2025. Employers will need to be aware of a number of changes that will impact them, including broader regulations on EEO compliance themes… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, Data Collection

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Kayin Banfield

[Webinar] Affirmative Action Plans 101: Implementing for Success in 2024 - January 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

This exclusive, one-hour webinar will cover the fundamentals of affirmative action planning, legal requirements, practical strategies for effective implementation, and how federal contractors can set themselves up for success in… more

Affirmative Action, Continuing Legal Education, Data Collection, Executive Orders, Federal Contractors

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Grace Boudjalis, M.A.

[Webinar] Fall in Love with Job Analysis: An Introductory Guide to Studying Jobs - February 12th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Curious about the fundamentals of job analysis and why it's essential to a strong HR foundation? Join us this February for a webinar that will make you "fall in love" with job analysis. We'll introduce you to the basics,… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals, Job Applicants

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Amanda Bowman, M.S.

Where is the Updated Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark?

Historically, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published an annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark on or around March 31st. However, as of July 8th, the… more

Department of Labor (DOL), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies, Hiring Statistics, OFCCP

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Bobbie Burton

Current Trends in Human Capital Disclosures in ESG Reporting

Recently published research suggests that transparency in information disclosures from organizations influence efficiency, effectiveness, and trust. Given this knowledge, the increasing trend of public human capital disclosures… more

Corporate Governance, Disclosure Requirements, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Human Capital

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Mitchell Chamberlin

California Law Regulating AI in Employment to Go in Effect in October

After multiple attempts by the California legislature to pass laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated-decision systems in employment, the State of California’s Office of Administrative Law has… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Employment Discrimination, Hiring & Firing

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Marcelle Clavette

[Webinar] Keeping Up with the Times: How Employers are Measuring DEI Program Effectiveness - September 18th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

The effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs has been increasingly questioned over the past couple of years. Because of this, employers are searching for new ways to assess the effectiveness of their… more

Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing

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David Cohen, M.S.

DOJ Releases Memo on Discrimination by Funding Recipients

Late last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum emphasizing that discrimination by recipients of federal funds will no longer be tolerated. Notably, this memo introduces the concept of "Unlawful Proxy… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Disparate Impact, Employment Discrimination

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Alaya Collins

[Webinar] Applicant Data: What Talent Acquisition Needs to Know for OFCCP Compliance - July 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Ensuring that applicant data is collected and maintained correctly is one of the most important pieces of compliance with OFCCP regulations. Properly documented applicant data can minimize or eliminate errant indicators of… more

Continuing Legal Education, Data Collection, Federal Contractors, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals

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Joanna Colosimo, M.A.

Understanding the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Blog Overview: Employers with a presence in Europe must prepare for annual pay reporting requirements as part of the European Union Pay Transparency Directive. While European Union member states are still working to transpose… more

Employment Policies, EU, International Labor Laws, New Legislation, Pay Equity Laws

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Andrew Cook, Ph.D.

The New Frontier of Diversity Metrics

Employers are facing increased pressure to both recommit and reconsider their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) commitments. More than ever, it is critical that employers design initiatives and allocate… more

Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Terri Cordia

[Webinar] EEO-1 and VETS 4212 Filings: What's New and What's Ahead - August 16th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

In this webinar, Associate Consultant Ben Kerner and Consultant Terri Cordia go over this year's EEO-1 and VETS 4212 filings. They'll discuss the new timelines and deadlines, new names for reports, and what our experts see on… more

EEO-1, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Contractors, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Rosemary Cox

[Webinar] Applicant Data: What Talent Acquisition Needs to Know for OFCCP Compliance - July 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Ensuring that applicant data is collected and maintained correctly is one of the most important pieces of compliance with OFCCP regulations. Properly documented applicant data can minimize or eliminate errant indicators of… more

Continuing Legal Education, Data Collection, Federal Contractors, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals

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Brittany Dian-Hansell

[Webinar] Summer 2025 Update: Affirmative Action for Federal Contractors - July 23rd, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

The first half of 2025 brought unprecedented changes for federal contractors seeking to comply with federal affirmative action requirements. The rescission of Executive Order 11246 via Executive Order 14173 upended decades of… more

Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, EEO-1

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Eric Dunleavy, Ph.D.

[Webinar] 2024 Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys - February 28th, 2:30 pm EST

DCI Consulting is excited to present its second annual Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys. DCI is providing this Expert Summit as a service to the legal community. The webinars that comprise the Expert Summit will focus on… more

Affirmative Action, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Audits, Construction Industry

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Haley Fisk, M.S.

This Year’s CA Pay Reporting Cycle Has Arrived

The State of California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released key dates for the upcoming pay data reporting cycle. As highlighted on the CA Pay Data Reporting webpage, the 2024 cycle will begin with the portal opening for… more

California, Data Collection, Employees, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Equal Pay

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Jana Garman, M.A.

[Webinar] 2024 Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys - February 28th, 2:30 pm EST

DCI Consulting is excited to present its second annual Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys. DCI is providing this Expert Summit as a service to the legal community. The webinars that comprise the Expert Summit will focus on… more

Affirmative Action, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Audits, Construction Industry

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Jon Geier

Expert vs. Robot, Part 5: Legal Counsel & Attorney–Client Privilege

Our summer blog series contrasting “expert” versus “robot” approaches to pay equity ends this week as we discuss the role of legal counsel and the importance of establishing attorney–client privilege when conducting pay equity… more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Discovery, Equal Pay, Personal Data

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Bryce Hansell, M.A.

[Webinar] Designing Compensation Systems to Avoid Illegal DEI Practices - March 12th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Recent Executive Orders aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices have left many employers struggling with how to avoid engaging in “illegal DEI” practices. An important consideration for employers… more

Compensation & Benefits, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employer Liability Issues, Equal Pay, Executive Orders

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Sheryl Harmening

OFCCP Updates Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark to 5.2%

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated their annual veteran hiring benchmark to 5.2%, down by 0.2% from 2023. The hiring benchmark is updated each year and reflects the percentage… more

Federal Contractors, OFCCP, Subcontractors, Veterans

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Sheryl Harmening, M.S.

Federal Contracting 101: What You Need to Know

Organizations with supply and service contracts with the Federal government are required to comply with multiple sets of regulations in the affirmative action and equal employment opportunity space. Organizations that are new… more

Affirmative Action, Federal Contractors, OFCCP, Rehabilitation Act, Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

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Lisa Harpe, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Compensation Consulting vs. Pay Equity: Determining What Your Organization Needs and When - June 18th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Compensation professionals are often responsible for making sure the way their employees are paid accomplishes multiple goals including competitiveness in the marketplace, internal equity, retention, and adherence to… more

Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Compensation Consultant, Employee Retention, Equal Pay

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Melissa Haudek, M.S.

The Chance to Compete Act: Enhancing Federal Hiring Through Technical Assessments

Federal hiring is seeing a resurgence in its transformation with the Chance to Compete Act of 2024, a law designed to prioritize skills-based assessments over traditional hiring methods such as the use of degree requirements or… more

Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Policies, Federal Contractors, Hiring & Firing, Job Applicants

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Kate Hayek

Ohio House Bill 96 Alters State Contractor Affirmative Action Obligations

On June 25th, 2025, Ohio’s House and Senate passed operating appropriations bill HB 96, which Governor Mike DeWine signed into law on June 30th. HB 96 set the state’s budget for the upcoming FY 2026-27 and by extension… more

Affirmative Action, Construction Contracts, Contractors, New Legislation, State and Local Government

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Stephanie Horn

[Webinar] Compensation Consulting vs. Pay Equity: Determining What Your Organization Needs and When - June 18th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Compensation professionals are often responsible for making sure the way their employees are paid accomplishes multiple goals including competitiveness in the marketplace, internal equity, retention, and adherence to… more

Compensation, Compensation & Benefits, Compensation Consultant, Employee Retention, Equal Pay

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Benjamin Kerner

2024 EEO-1 Filing: Unpacking the Changes and Preparing for Next Year

BLOG OVERVIEW - Expert consultants go over DCI's takeaways and lessons from this year's EEO-1 filing period and instruction booklet, including a shortened timeline for employers with no late submissions accepted, filing with… more

Acquisitions, Biden Administration, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), EEO-1, Employment Discrimination

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Lily Kerr

2024 EEO-1 Filing: Unpacking the Changes and Preparing for Next Year

BLOG OVERVIEW - Expert consultants go over DCI's takeaways and lessons from this year's EEO-1 filing period and instruction booklet, including a shortened timeline for employers with no late submissions accepted, filing with… more

Acquisitions, Biden Administration, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), EEO-1, Employment Discrimination

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Sarah Layman, M.S.

Artificial Intelligence in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into employment decision-making processes for organizations continues to accelerate, as does the evolution of the legal and regulatory environment. This post provides information… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Corporate Counsel, Employment Discrimination

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Mark LoVerde, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Understanding Validation Strategies Under the Uniform Guidelines - February 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) have been used by EEOC, OFCCP, and the courts to regulate, litigate, and enforce anti-discrimination laws in the use of employee selection practices since their… more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Evidence, Hiring & Firing

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Don Lustenberger, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Using Science to Address Merit, Equity, & Compliance in Employee Selection & Pay - May 14th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Recently, there has been an intense focus on how employers approach employment decisions such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, and pay. Long-standing practices have been challenged in court, through executive actions, and in… more

Employment Discrimination, Employment Policies, Equal Opportunities, Equity, Hiring & Firing

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Sally Makreff

Minnesota Changes: 2025 Guide to Workforce Certificates & Annual Compliance Reports

Blog Overview: The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has updated its requirements for state contractors looking to obtain a State of Minnesota Workforce Certificate, as well as requirements for the Annual Compliance… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals, Reporting Requirements

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Zach Olsen

Updated California FEHA Rules on AI and Equal Employment Practices

BLOG OVERVIEW: California's amendments to its FEHA are set to go into effect October 1, 2025. Employers will need to be aware of a number of changes that will impact them, including broader regulations on EEO compliance themes… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, Data Collection

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Kermit Olson

Technical Report Issued on the Use of AI in Employment Decision Making

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision making is receiving ever increasing attention from governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract… more

Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Hiring & Firing

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Bill Osterndorf

States Continue to Enforce Their Affirmative Action Requirements

While the federal government is ending most affirmative action obligations, the states continue to enforce their affirmative action requirements. The revocation of Executive Order 11246 and the various efforts to end diversity,… more

Affirmative Action, Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Chad Peddie, M.A.

Leading by Example: External Environment’s Impact on DEI Messaging

In Parts I and II, we explored how S&P 100 companies use their websites to communicate DEI commitments through various sections and the messaging of DEI philosophy. Besides effective communication, DEI programs now face legal… more

Board of Directors, Corporate Governance, Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Publicly-Traded Companies

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Jair Portillo, M.S.

California Pay Data Reporting Update

Mark May 8, 2024, on your calendar — the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) updated its Pay Data Reporting site to indicate this May 8 deadline for submitting your 2023 pay data reports… more

Employer Liability Issues, Pay Data, Reporting Requirements, State Labor Laws, Wage and Hour

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Kristen Pryor, M.S.

[Webinar] Using Science to Address Merit, Equity, & Compliance in Employee Selection & Pay - May 14th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Recently, there has been an intense focus on how employers approach employment decisions such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, and pay. Long-standing practices have been challenged in court, through executive actions, and in… more

Employment Discrimination, Employment Policies, Equal Opportunities, Equity, Hiring & Firing

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MJ Quizon

[Webinar] Preparing for 2024 California Pay Reporting - March 20th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Employers with at least one employee in California and 100 or more total employees are required to submit compensation data to the State of California in May each year. Join DCI experts as they discuss what has changed and what… more

California, Pay Data, Reporting Requirements, State Labor Laws, Wage and Hour

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Angie Rosenbaum, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: NEW BONUS SESSION: Expert Testimony in Wage and Hour Litigation - March 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Federal and state wage and hour litigation has been an area of concentration for Industrial/Organizational Psychologists for decades. These cases address alleged discrimination in wage-based employment practices such as… more

Class Certification, Class Members, Department of Labor (DOL), Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Dave Schmidt, Ph.D.

[Webinar] AI and Automated Decision Making in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update - August 13th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

In the past several years, employers have sought to increase efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment and selection efforts by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their processes. While existing… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, Colorado

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Dave Sharrer, M.S.

[Webinar] State Affirmative Action Requirements After Executive Order 14173 - April 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Many employers have been left unsure of their affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance requirements after the revocation of Executive Order 11246. However, one thing remains certain: new and existing state… more

Affirmative Action, Continuing Legal Education, Employment Discrimination, Equal Opportunities, Executive Orders

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Murray Simpson, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Calculating Damages in Class Action Litigation - February 9th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

While the need to calculate damages arises in a wide variety of legal contexts, employment class actions bring their own complexities. At the same time, damages in class actions can rapidly rise far beyond what is typical in an… more

Calculation of Damages, Class Action, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, OFCCP

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Evan Szarenski

FAR Council Withdraws Proposed Pay Transparency Rule

On January 8, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) published a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing last year’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Pay Equity and Transparency in… more

Compliance, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Breanna Timko, Ph.D., J.D.

[Webinar] AI and Automated Decision Making in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update - August 13th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

In the past several years, employers have sought to increase efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment and selection efforts by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their processes. While existing… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, Colorado

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Victoria Ungvary

Where is the Updated Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark?

Historically, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published an annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark on or around March 31st. However, as of July 8th, the… more

Department of Labor (DOL), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies, Hiring Statistics, OFCCP

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Keli Wilson

Leading by Example: External Environment’s Impact on DEI Messaging

In Parts I and II, we explored how S&P 100 companies use their websites to communicate DEI commitments through various sections and the messaging of DEI philosophy. Besides effective communication, DEI programs now face legal… more

Board of Directors, Corporate Governance, Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Publicly-Traded Companies

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Tyler Wurtz

Alternative Sources to Analyze Workforce Availability

Understanding the availability of different demographic groups within the workforce and how that representation compares to a labor force benchmark is essential for organizations aiming to foster diversity and inclusivity… more

Diversity, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Hiring & Firing

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Amy Yost, Ph.D.

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Understanding Validation Strategies Under the Uniform Guidelines - February 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) have been used by EEOC, OFCCP, and the courts to regulate, litigate, and enforce anti-discrimination laws in the use of employee selection practices since their… more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Evidence, Hiring & Firing

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