Oregon enacted a law on March 27, 2012, that prohibits overt unemployment discrimination against unemployed applicants. The law prohibits employers from using language indicating that unemployed individuals should not apply for the job or that they will not be considered for employment. Connecticut, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are considering similar legislation as well.
1. Take a position defending a law that prohibits overt unemployment discrimination against unemployment applicants.
2. Take a position objecting to a law that prohibits overt unemployment discrimination against unemployment applicants.
3. From a SHRM consideration, which position do you think is stronger?
Explain why.