Many HR departments use pre-employment tests to find out which applicants are the best fit for the job and the company. But is that putting them at greater risk for a new type of lawsuit?

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Tags: disparate impact, pre-employment testing

When testing job applicants, the key for companies is making sure the test matches the job. Otherwise, an unsuccessful applicant may sue, claiming the test was designed to exclude a protected class.

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Tags: gender discrimination, pre-employment testing, safety