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December 21, 2007 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a fact sheet titled: Employment Tests and Selection Procedures. This document addresses the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to employer tests and other selection procedures to screen applicants for hire and employees for promotion. Discriminatory employment tests and selection procedures are prohibited by Title VII the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The new fact sheet describes common types of employer administered tests and selection procedures used in the 21st century workplace, 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. Recent EEOC enforcement actions are cited in the fact sheet as well. A copy of the fact sheet can be obtained/viewed on-line. ADA-OHIO (The Americans with Disabilities Act)
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