Overview
Many fundamental legal concerns surround recruiting and the overall hiring processes within organizations. Specific opportunities for improvement exist in background checks, employment tests, and hiring and promotions. If not properly administered, these areas may cause employment law issues within the company. In this assignment, you will analyze these issues from the perspective of a chief human resources officer.
Write a 6 page report in which you complete the following:
1. Assess the overall importance of conducting employee background checks as part of the recruitment and hiring process.
2. Describe at least two of the most common types of background checks and how they can be properly administered by an organization.
3. Recommend at least five employee drug-testing procedures you would implement to comply with state drug-testing laws.
o Explain your choices.
o How would you ensure adherence to the procedures?
4. Describe at least three specific actions you would take to avoid employment law issues with bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), affirmative action preferences, and promotions.
5. Use at least three sources to support your writing.