HRM425 InboxM2.docx

1 Module Two Assignment HR Inbox Jeffrey Harding HRM 425: Employee Life Cycle Management Southern New Hampshire University Judith Wierman March 13, 2024 1

2 Dear HR: I discovered my potential new hire is pregnant from her social media. I don’t want to hire her now. Can I do that? Good Morning, Thank you for contacting HR with your questions regarding your potential new hire. I understand that you have concerns about your potential new hire being pregnant, however not hiring her because she is pregnant can be considered discrimination under Federal laws provided by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1974. Under this law it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (eeoc.gov, 2008). Refusing to hire a woman because she is pregnant or withdrawing her for consideration could lead to a lawsuit. I also want to address the issue that you “discovered” that your potential new hire was pregnant from their social media account. Although the use of social media in the hiring process is not illegal per EEOC standards, social media may contain protected class characteristics such as race, religion, age, gender, and personal information that may lead to potential discrimination (Potier, 2019). Even though information obtained through viewing a potential new hire’s social media was not used when making a hiring decision, that may be hard to prove in the event of a lawsuit. I hope that the information I have provided you has clarified your concerns. If you have any more questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at any time. Warm Regards, Jeffrey Harding, HR 2

3 Dear HR: I was selected by your company for pre-employment screening for a customer service position, but I live in a different state. Before I go for my screening, I wanted to ask if marijuana is legal for recreational use in your state. Good Afternoon, Before I answer your questions, I first want to thank you for your interest in working for our company. As for your concern about the use of recreational marijuana in the state of Virginia, it is legal for both recreational and medical use. Although the recreational use of marijuana is legal in Virginia while off the job site, employers can still prohibit its use by their employees. The law also states that individuals whose jobs involve public safety or the operation of vehicles and/or heavy machinery are exempt from protection under Virginia’s marijuana laws (cca.virginia.gov, 2023). I have provided a link below that can provide you with more information regarding Virginia’s marijuana laws. https://www.cca.virginia.gov/ If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Warm Regards, Jeffrey Harding, HR 3

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