Recruitment and Hiring

(1)   Is there an employee requisition system?

Yes______No)______

Not necessary, but a good idea for expense control and other reasons (see question #2).

(2)   Does the requisition define essential functions and take into consideration the mandates of the ADA?

Yes______No)______

It should to protect against a claim of discrimination. You must outline the duties, especially if they are exclusionary to the disabled or any other protected class.

(3)   Are tests part of the hiring process?

Yes______No______

(4)   Are the tests validated?

Yes______No______

If a test is used, it should be validated. Validation means that it is a quantified predictor of success on the job and that it is not exclusionary because of race, sex, etc. ...

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