In order to prevent discrimination against applicants of protected classes,your colleague decides to note the protected class characteristic of the applicants on their applications.What would be your advice to her?
A)It's a good idea.Noting the protected class characteristic of the applicant on the application which make sure that the firm takes extra care not to discriminate against these applicants.
B)It's NOT a good idea. Noting the protected class characteristic of the applicant on the application could be construed as discriminatory.
C)As long as you do it in pencil, then erase it after you've made your hiring decision, you'll be okay.
D)None of these

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Noting the protected class characteristic of the applicant on the application could be seen as discriminatory and could open the company up to charges of discrimination. It is better to avoid noting these characteristics and instead focus on objective qualifications and job-related criteria in the hiring process.

In Order to Prevent Discrimination Against Applicants of Protected Classes,your