What Your Managers Need to Know About Hiring, Diversity, Inclusion and EEOC Compliance

Ensuring diversity and compliance isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. To comply with the rules set by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers must evaluate candidates fairly and concisely.

It can seem daunting, but keeping up with EEO laws is necessary to avoid high fines and other penalties. In 2022 alone, the EEOC reported over $513 million collected in claims. Nonetheless, the work is worth it, as following EEO best practices helps avoid discriminating against applicants and creating a biased and toxic workplace.

What does it mean to be EEO-compliant?

Employers who comply with EEO rules ensure no candidate is turned down or otherwise harmed on the basis of:

1. race, color and national origin

2. citizenship

3. sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity)

4. religion

5. age (over 40 years old)

6. disabilities

7. medical history

8. veteran status

In short, building a truly diverse workforce and complying with the EEOC goes hand in hand.

To learn more, download the What Your Managers Need to Know About Hiring, Diversity, Inclusion and EEOC Compliance white paper.

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