October 16, 2024
A string of recent U.S. Department of Justice enforcement activity targeting state and local governments with claims of bias in hiring tests for first responders reflects a broader governmental focus on disparate impact and holds important lessons for private sector employers, experts said.
October 03, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice suit claiming it used physical fitness and written tests to screen out Black and female applicants for entry-level trooper positions.