Re:Silicon Valley: Perks for Some Workers, Struggles for Par...
by mpyne on Tuesday April 07, 2015 @10:20PM
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> Do you imagine that these people will openly disclose that they are discriminating?
Actually yes, since mid-size or larger companies are required to file EEO reports [1] that are used to compare the hiring/retention rates of protected groups against the available labor market and competitors in the area.
Even unconscious bias (to say nothing of deliberate bias against women) could result in nasty lawsuits if actions are not taken and enforced by hiring managers to correct biases against protected classes.
Actually yes, since mid-size or larger companies are required to file EEO reports [1] that are used to compare the hiring/retention rates of protected groups against the available labor market and competitors in the area.
Even unconscious bias (to say nothing of deliberate bias against women) could result in nasty lawsuits if actions are not taken and enforced by hiring managers to correct biases against protected classes.
[1] http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo1survey/whomustfile.cfm