Testing for a pre sale position
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Testing for a pre sale position
Our company has about 100 pre-sale specialists. Job duites include data entry, Word Skills and excel skills. Our current HR Director says it is disciminatory to test all new applicants for computer skills. If we test ALL new applicants for this Pre sale position can this possibly be true? We are headquartered in PA with locations throughout the country.
Asked on June 5, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I don't understand. If the job requires particular computer skills, why is it discriminatory? To check for your specific line of work and to include additional details you have not provided herein, please check with the following agency. http://www.dli.state.pa.us/
Then, your company may wish to consult with an employment labor law attorney in Pennsylvania. Try www.attorneypages.com.
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