Sentences with phrase «avoid claims of discrimination»

To avoid claims of discrimination, employers must never conduct background checks on a selective basis.

Take time to brush up on the appropriate use of social media for background screening to avoid claims of discrimination or unfair hiring practices.

In addition, many human - resources professionals are instructed to reject resumes submitted with photos to avoid claims of discrimination.

And at least anecdotally, it seems employers are focusing on young, childless professionals rather than those with families, also to avoid claims of discrimination based on family situations.

Not exact matches

We would remind employers that if an older employee is dismissed or an older applicant is treated less favourably in order to avoid the payment of the National Living Wage, an employer could be faced with a claim for age discrimination unless they are able to justify their actions.

What to do if a worker does not have the right to work in the UK, for example, dismissing a worker with a view to avoiding claims for breach of contract and / or discrimination.

Henry advises clients on drafting employment and consultancy agreements and handbooks both within the UK and the EU, as well as on secondment and assignment issues when transferring staff internationally; drafting and enforcing non-compete clauses and confidentiality restrictions; handling poor performance and claims of discrimination; redundancies (reductions in force) and lay - offs; avoiding workplace harassment; conducting disciplinary investigations and grievances; work permits and visas and data privacy (including issues around the transfer of human resources data from the EU to the US).

Now more so than ever, employers have to be very careful to respect the individuality of their employees to avoid potential Discrimination claims.