What Can I (and Can’t I) Say
in an Interview
presented by Lauraine Bifulco
Finding the right candidate is a tough job. But, making sure your hiring team is properly educated and trained for the interview process is a whole different and extremely important part of making a successful hire. While having a nice conversation with the candidate seems like an easy task, it’s fraught with legal landmines for an employer. Make sure you and your hiring and recruiting team know how to adhere to all applicable laws and requirements during the interview process.
We will go over what the protected characteristics are for both federal and state/local jurisdictions, Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ), Ban the Box, pay transparency laws, how to audit your job applications and postings, how to phrase questions the right way, and what to do when the candidate voluntarily brings up protected information.
Learning Objectives include:
- How to avoid discussion of legally protected categories.
- What to do if the candidate brings up something you’re not supposed to discuss.
- The tricky areas of discussing current or former wages and criminal background.
- Does the job in question open the door to allow for questions that would otherwise be prohibited?
Lauraine Bifulco, CEO/President, Vantaggio HR
Lauraine Bifulco has 35 years of HR experience, founding Vantaggio HR almost 30 years ago. Passionate about HR and training, Lauraine leads her team at Vantaggio to deliver high-level HR consulting to companies across the U.S. She has been a speaker at the SHRM national conference for over 13 years running, has spoken at numerous SHRM state conferences and national employment law forums, and is a regular speaker at a number of other local and national HR conferences. Recognized as an HR compliance expert, Lauraine combines a talent for understanding the day-to-day needs of HR management with big-picture business operational objectives. She’s an experienced and engaging speaker who routinely gets high-level scores across her varied audiences and topics.
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