Legal Question

Francesca is staffing her new Spanish restaurant, which she hopes will capture the essence of the country. To accomplish this goal, she plans to post "help wanted" signs in Spanish to attract candidates who are fluent in the language. Please discuss whether this idea is legal or illegal, using appropriate legal authority.

Advice Question

Charlotte wants to hire two housekeepers to work in her hotel and is working on a job description. She plans to require all candidates to be able to engage in heavy lifting because, from time to time, housekeepers may be asked to move tables and set up for large conferences. She also plans to target younger employees because she has money in her budget to pay only minimum wage. Explain any issues that might materialize in the writing of this job description and how you would address them.