Key Takeaways
- Federal law protects against discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age (40+), disability, and genetic information.
- Structured hiring with standardized questions, scoring rubrics, and skills assessments prevents bias.
- Document every hiring decision with business justification—retain records for at least 2-3 years.
- Even unintentional discrimination (disparate impact) can result in EEOC complaints and costly settlements.
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