Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Overview/Description
 Think about the last time you were in an interview. Did you pay attention to the types of questions being asked? If not, you may have offered or requested information prohibited under anti-discrimination laws. It is essential to know the types of questions that can, and cannot, be asked in order to avoid charges of unfair discrimination. In this course, you will learn the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws that prohibit unfair discrimination in the workplace, and how these laws apply to you. This course will educate you on how to avoid discrimination in the recruiting and hiring process, and what occurs when a discrimination charge has been filed. This SkillSoft product has been reviewed by the Employment Practice Group of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions.

Target Audience
 Managers and employees of all levels and other individuals who have an interest in learning about the laws under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Expected Duration
2.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

All About Equal Employment Opportunity

  • recognize the value of EEO compliance in the workplace.
  • identify the definitions of the federal statutes enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • identify the main provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
  • identify the remedies employers are required to provide employees if found in violation of Title VII.
  • identify the types of workplace harassment under Title VII.
  • identify the meanings of disparate treatment and adverse impact.

    • Hiring and EEO Compliance

  • recognize the benefits of creating the appropriate recruitment, interviewing, selection and hiring processes that comply with the Federal statutes outlawing employment discrimination.
  • sequence the steps of recruitment from first to last.
  • identify the correct way to review and prepare a job description.
  • identify the questions that might subject an employer to liability if the information is used to discriminate.
  • identify unlawful questions to avoid when checking references.
  • identify the tests and examinations allowable in the post-offer stage of the hiring process.
  • identify the types of tests that are allowed during the pre-offer stage of the hiring process.

    • EEOC Discrimination Charge Process

  • recognize the benefits of being aware of the EEOC discrimination charge process.
  • sequence the six steps of the EEOC discrimination charge process.
  • identify the advantages of mediation.

    • Course Number: HR0115