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Labor Market Definition. Measures of Availability 3 Dimensions of Concept of Availability : appropriate labor pool relevant labor market comparable time period. Labor Pool. Composition of universe against which selection decisions are compared accurate measure for accurate reflection
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Labor Market Definition • Measures of Availability • 3 Dimensions of Concept of Availability: • appropriate labor pool • relevant labor market • comparable time period
Labor Pool • Composition of universe against which selection decisions are compared • accurate measure for accurate reflection • skills needed -- relates to job content -- select from universe of those having requisite skills • requisite skill levels must not be disc in intent or have disparate impact on protected group (if so, must show are job related)
Relevant Labor Market • Spatial Dimension of concept of availability • SMSA -- Census data • geographic area from which persons can reasonably expect to be hired -- nat. / reg. / local • reasonable recruitment area • local community patterns • differs for professional vs. clerical vs. bluecollar job • “accepted commuting norms” -- transit availability, physical barriers, economic conditions