Discrimination Q&A

Discrimination Defined

• Do all companies have to comply with discrimination laws?

Types of Discrimination

• Is there protection for applicant not hired because of no driver's license?
• Can we require that our employees provide us with race and ethnic information?
• Can we legally implement a policy of mandatory retirement at age 65?

Avoiding Discrimination

• What employment laws protect disabled individuals and which employers are covered?
• If a disabled person applies for a job, do I have to choose him or her over other candidates?
• How do I know what the essential functions of a job are?
• Can I refuse to hire applicants who have heavy foreign accents or who are not highly fluent in English?
• Am I required to let an employee telecommute if he or she wants to?

State Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

• What are the protected classes under the state and federal discrimination laws?

Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

• What are the protected classes under the state and federal discrimination laws?

Affirmative Action

• Are there any circumstances where I can refuse to hire an individual because of his/her disability?

Other Discrimination Related to the Workplace

• We have a customer who has requested that we exclude certain employees from work on their premises. Can we do this?