employer did not discriminate against the applicant based on age

The importance of documentation when dealing with a human rights complaint

March 26, 2014 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Human Rights, Recruiting and Hiring

This human rights case demonstrates the importance of preparing and maintaining proper documentation when interviewing job applicants for a position with the employer. In fact, the notes of the hiring manager in this case highlighted the fact that there were other reasons for not hiring a job applicant—and those notes likely prevented the employer’s liability.

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