HR Dilemma: Employee Referrals An organization starts an employee referral program to find employees for its assembly plant. The program is very effective, but no candidates from protected groups are referred or hired. 1. Could the organization be guilty of discrimination? 2. Should the organization abandon its referral program?

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Topic above discusses an Employee Referral Program. While they appear to be worthwhile, one must think about possible ramifications. a) Are they worthwhile and b) can an employee referral program be discriminatory?