¶ … EEOC and Arrest and Conviction Records, find and list the two ways these records might be used in a discriminatory manner.
One way that a person can be discriminated against is for an arrest rather than a conviction. An arrest is indeed at least a POSSIBLE indication that the person arrested did something wrong. However, using it as a factor in employment decisions is less than wise because an arrest and a conviction are not the same thing. Another way that they could be used in a discriminatory and improper manner is if they are used too early in the employment process. This is usually based on the state in question but it is indeed considered illegal in some jurisdictions. For example, it may be acceptable when making a final hiring decision but requiring people to reveal whether they are a felon when doing the printed application could be wrong.
What three ways might an employer voluntarily resolve a charge?
Per the EEOC website, the three main ways are mediation, settlement and conciliation.
3) List the address of the nearest EEOC office to you.
4) List the three ways (not reasons) an employee may file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.
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