You are a human resource manager with a large manufacturing firm. Yesterday, you heard one of your recruiters ask an applicant the following question: "Have you ever had your wages garnished?" Would this be an employment standard to avoid? If this is an employment standard to avoid, what law or court decision is it based on?

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C) The Griggs v Duke Power Company case significantly affected the HR practices of many firms. Questions in employment procedures that should be avoided if not job-related include credit record, conviction record, garnishment record, and education.

You Are a Human Resource Manager with a Large Manufacturing