Steps involved in recruiting - Essay Example

A wide variety of federal and state laws govern what can and can’t be done during all stages of the recruitment process which comprises of the interviews, investigations, tests and selection to be carried out on the new employee (Sian, 2012). Normally the following statutes will come into play prior to the starting of any stage in the process of selection, interviewing and appointment. They include ;( 1) The Civil Rights Statute of 1866, 1870 and 1871 which forbid any form of prejudice against the minorities.(2)The Fair Labor Standards Statute of 1938 which provides a smallest wage, prevents child labor and requires that employees be paid overtime for extra work done.(3)The Equal Pay Statute of 1963 which provides for equal pay for both genders for work that requires similar effort, skill, responsibility as well as working condition. (4)The Civil Rights Statute of 1964,specifically Title VII-forbids the selection of employees on the basis of sex, color, race, national origin, religion as far as employment matters are concerned from recruitment up to discharge and obliges employers to find out any discriminatory practices and get rid of them.

This act also forbids sexual harassment. (5) The Age Discrimination in Employment Statute of 1967 which forbids discrimination due to age for anyone who is over 40 years. (6)Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1963 Act which was amended Title VII and recognizes pregnancy as a disability that is temporary and forbids bias on childbirth, pregnancy or associated medical conditions (Sian, 2012). 7)The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 which forbids prejudice in employment due to citizenship status, national origin, forbids employment of illegal aliens and gives penalties for any violations.(8)The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA)-forbids discrimination against individuals who are