[wiaattorneys] Testing and Job Referral
- From: "Pomerantz, Jane C. (GC-LI)" <jpomerantz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <wiaattorneys@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:03:33 -0500
Has anyone dealt with the issue of using a test score for job referral?
Years ago, when dealing with GATB, I told my folks not to base referrals
solely on the test scores for job referrals. An employer would say don't
send me anyone with a score lower than --whatever. Then when the GATB
came into disrepute we were sued for discriminating
against--whomever--for not sending them to a job interview. The employer
in the case defended by saying "we had nothing to do with the test or
giving it." Thus my edict.
Now there is a new test called WorkKeys which also does assessments.
And has been given some validity (pardon my use of that word) as one of
the assessment tools approved by US DOL under TEGL 17-05. The test, from
what I understand, is also used for specific jobs based on a profile
done at the employer's facility to ensure that the levels of skills
matches the actual job. We have been told that other states, especially
Virginia, SC and NC, are using the test for referrals in addition to
skills assessment.
Has anyone dealt with this issue? Has anyone dealt with this particular
test?
Thanks JP
Jane C. Pomerantz
Deputy Chief Counsel
Department of Labor & Industry
Phone: 717-787-4186
Fax: 717-787-1303
Wisdom is knowing the right road to take.
Integrity is taking it.
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