Difficulty Scale: Beginner

1. C A L I F O R N I A E M P L O Y M E N T L A W
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
Difficulty Scale: Beginner

2. RECRUITMENT
• Employer practice that:
• Informs an individual about an
employment opportunity;
• Assists an individual to apply
for employment; or
• Leads to employment.

3. RECRUITMENT INCLUDES
• Creating job requisition;
• Advertising position; and
• Gathering information to be considered:
• Obtaining, reviewing and storing job inquiries and
resumes;
• Facilitating completion of employment application;
• Screening applicants;
• Scheduling and conducting interviews;
• Reference and background checks;

4. RECRUITER
• In House Recruiter: An employee who performs
recruiting functions.
• Third Party Recruiter: Vendor who sources or
locates applicants for a fee.

5. HIRING
• Hiring is the process of selection among
applicants, including review of:
• Hiring criteria and process;
• Job description; and
• Applicant’s qualifications from:
• Application
• Resume
• Interview notes
• References
• Background check

6. SOURCE
Farmer, Douglas J. California Employment Law: The Complete
Survival Guide to Doing Business in California. Oakland, CA:
Employment Law, 2013. Print. Click to Purchase
• California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA)
• California Government Code §12900 et seq.
• California Regulations
• Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 7285
et seq.
Presentation by Mary Wright, Editor, HR Gazette

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