Personality Testing in Employment | Practical Law

Personality Testing in Employment | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing legal considerations and best practices for conducting personality and integrity tests for hiring and promotion decisions. This Note addresses the requirements of and potential violations under federal anti-discrimination laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including restrictions regarding pre-offer medical examinations and disparate impact concerns, as well as employee privacy issues. This Note addresses federal law and private employers but provides examples of state law and public sector considerations.

Personality Testing in Employment

Practical Law Practice Note w-010-6668 (Approx. 33 pages)

Personality Testing in Employment

by Practical Law Labor & Employment
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing legal considerations and best practices for conducting personality and integrity tests for hiring and promotion decisions. This Note addresses the requirements of and potential violations under federal anti-discrimination laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including restrictions regarding pre-offer medical examinations and disparate impact concerns, as well as employee privacy issues. This Note addresses federal law and private employers but provides examples of state law and public sector considerations.