Managing a diverse workforce in today's society demands familiarity with many issues. And complaints alleging discrimination based on national origin are on the rise in the federal workplace.

For example, agencies must demonstrate that an employment candidate’s national origin would "materially interfere" with job performance in order to use it as a criterion in making employment decisions. The EEOC carefully scrutinizes such actions, so it's more important than ever to make the right decisions.

This 90-minute audio conference, presented by Gary Gilbert, Esq., and Ernest C. Hadley, Esq., is a must-attend for anyone in the federal workforce who makes employment decisions and handles performance issues.

The presenters will discuss:

• What national origin really is
• How Title VII affects issues involving citizenship and security clearances
• How Title VII affects client/customer discrimination issues in the workplace
• What restrictions can be placed on the use of foreign languages in the workplace
• When language fluency is a proper consideration in employment decisions