Staffing-agency referrals and discriminatory screening: BaronHR

Reported facts

EEOC alleged BaronHR excluded or steered temporary-job candidates based on race, national origin, sex and disability rather than giving equal recruitment and referral opportunities.

Published outcome

A $2.2 million settlement and consent decree provided monetary relief and hiring-policy safeguards. The decree addressed implementation if the company resumed business after winding down.

Limits when comparing your own situation

The announcement concerns BaronHR’s settlement, not a finding resolving every other defendant’s conduct. Historical claims instructions are not current application guidance.

Questions to prepare for your own situation

• Who was the agency, host employer and decision-maker?
• Which job was requested and which was offered instead?
• What screening criteria were explained in writing?

These preparation questions are our editorial guidance, not findings in the original case.