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Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job application

Why you need this model tool: After you've made a hiring decision, you have an obligation to get back to the people who applied for the position but did not get the job. How this model tool helps you: It can be difficult to know what to say to an applicant who was not hired. How to use this model tool: This model tool is a letter that can be customized for your practice … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job application

Model Tool: Notification to applicants of pre-employment screening

Why you need model tool: If your firm is going to ask for passwords and check social media accounts of job applicants, you need a formal notification to explain your intentions. How this model tool helps you: This is a prepared notification for job applicants. How to use this model tool: Fill in the blanks, make any other alterations and provide this notification to … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Notification to applicants of pre-employment screening

Model Policy: Medical marijuana

Why you need this policy: Now that medical marijuana is legal in many states, it’s important that you adjust your zero tolerance drug policy to address, if not accommodate, it. How this policy helps you: This model policy provides the appropriate language to use for your state. How to use this policy: Modify your existing workplace drug policy to include medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Medical marijuana

How to protect your practice against costly pregnancy discrimination claims

"I'm having a baby!" When an employee utters those words, it's time for congratulations. It's also time for caution. The danger is pregnancy discrimination, and it happens often because employees are well attuned to their rights. The protection comes from the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. It applies to offices with 15 … [Read more...] about How to protect your practice against costly pregnancy discrimination claims

Discrimination against the obese in the medical workplace

By Steve M. Cohen  bio In the news recently was a discussion about a hospital that established a policy that it would not hire anyone who applied for a job whose Body Mass Index was greater than 30. While that sounds simple, it hides a whole range of issues. As most medical professionals know, a BMI score above 30 means you are considered obese. Although I'm all for … [Read more...] about Discrimination against the obese in the medical workplace

Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions

Why you need this guide: When interviewing job candidates, it’s essential to ascertain whether they have the knowledge and skills required for the position. How this guide helps you: This guide provides open-ended questions to ask candidates–allowing for answers that will provide the insight you seek. How to use this guide: Organized alphabetically by topic area, this … [Read more...] about Model Guide: Behavioral interview questions