Avoiding Discrimination in Employment Selection and Retention: Some Legal Issues

This note provides background information on legal issues in employment selection and retention. Presented are some of the restrictions that are placed on how employers conduct the recruitment process. The human rights legislation that governs the entire employment process is introduced. In addition, the issues of reasonable and bona fide job requirements, medical testing in pre-employment and current employment situations are discussed. Issues that interviewers need to be aware of to avoid discrimination during the hiring process are also highlighted.