Dropping degree requirement? It could trigger discrimination lawsuits
Today’s competitive recruiting environment has employers rethinking their hiring criteria. Many have decided to scrap requirements that say applicants must have college degrees to even be considered for a job. But as with many things in life, there may be unintended consequences. One is a potential increase in lawsuits that allege bias in the hiring process.
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