Beyond ‘Illegal’ Interview Questions: What Recruiters & Hiring Managers Need to Know About EEO Compliance
Learn which protected characteristics are off-limits in screening, interviews and hiring decisions, why a list of illegal questions isn't enough, and how to reduce EEO risk.
Speaker
Mary Gormandy White
HR and leadership trainer · MTI Business Solutions · SPHR
Overview
A list of illegal interview questions is a start, but it can't cover everything recruiters and hiring managers need to know about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance. This 60-minute webinar explains U.S. EEO compliance across applicant screening, interviewing and hiring decisions.
You'll learn what the protected characteristics are, how they relate to the hiring process and why they are off-limits, with a brief overview of the EEO laws that apply to hiring. The session looks at common mistakes and less obvious off-limits topics drawn from real-world situations.
You'll come away knowing not just what not to ask, but which information can't be considered in a hiring decision, and why.
Why attend: Anyone involved in hiring needs a working knowledge of the information that can't be used if the organization is to stay compliant with EEO requirements. Relying on a list of banned questions leaves gaps that create risk and liability. This session suits recruiters, staffing specialists, HR coordinators, specialists, business partners, managers and directors, and managers, supervisors, owners and executives with hiring responsibilities.
What’s covered
- Why a list of illegal interview questions is not enough
- What the protected characteristics are
- How protected characteristics relate to the hiring process
- A brief overview of EEO laws relevant to hiring
- Common hiring mistakes involving protected characteristics
- Less obvious off-limits topics from real-world situations
- Best practices to reduce EEO risk and liability in hiring
Who should attend
What you get
About the speaker
Mary Gormandy White is managing director of MTI Business Solutions, a leading Gulf Coast-based corporate training/talent development firm working with clients throughout the United States. She specializes in training and consulting services related to HR, management, leadership, communication, team building, Everything DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Six Sigma and more. Mary holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Communication. Her certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Everything DiSC Certified Trainer/Accredited Workplace Facilitator. Mary’s professional background includes extensive experience in management, HR, instructional design and communication. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and association meetings nationwide.
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