DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CRIMINALS IN YOUR WORKFORCE QUESTION: CAN THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (“EEOC”) CHARGE MY COMPANY FOR DISCRIMINATION IF WE FOLLOW STATE LAWS PROHIBITING US FROM HIRING PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS? ANSWER: THE EEOC SAYS THAT COMPLYING WITH STATE OR LOCAL LAWS DOES NOT SHIELD AN EMPLOYER FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCRIMINATION CAUSED […]
