Home Health & Hospice Week

Industry Note:

Avoid This Costly Human Resources Mistake

Are you asking employees and applicants about their family medical history? Then you may be risking a lawsuit.

BNV Home Care Agency Inc. in New York City, will pay $125,000 to settle a genetic discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC says in a release.
BNV “engaged in the unlawful practice of [...]
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