Can We Do That?! Today's Top Legal Challenges in Recruitment, Selection and Hiring
From the federal, state and local levels, new and evolving laws and regulations are impacting our recruitment, selection and hiring practices. This interactive session will review some of these top trends sweeping the country, and compare and contrast strategies for enhancing compliance and engaging in advocacy to shape these important public policy issues. This session will:
· Name and describe pending federal and state legislation that may impact recruitment,
selection and hiring practices.
· Identify regulatory rules and trends that limit what information about applicants you may obtain,
and when and how you can obtain that information.
· Share lessons learned from recent court cases that address legal challenges to hiring practices.
Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP
Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.
Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.
Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM