Updating Your Employment Application: Top 5 Issues You Need to Address Now (OnDemand Webinar)

$209.00

SKU: 408254EAU

Description

Don’t let your application for employment be a lawsuit waiting to happen.Job applications are among the most standard of employmentrelated forms. A good employment application provides employers with the first glimpse into a candidate’s skills and qualifications. Yet, many employers do not regularly take the time to review and update their employment applications. Outdated applications can be ineffective selection tools and can create risk by containing impermissible inquiries into an applicant’s background. This topic addresses five key areas to enable organizations to develop effective and compliant job applications. Applications that contain outdated questions or incomplete information have faced increased scrutiny, and have often led to discrimination awards and possible class action exposure. This information is critical for employers so they can ensure compliance in this often overlooked area.

Date: 2021-03-26 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Introduction
• Reasons to Update
• When to Update

Ensure Appropriate Job-Related Inquiries
• Rationale
• Direct and Indirect Questions That Can Lead to Issues

Potential Disability Issues
• Essential Functions of the Job and Possible Accommodations
• Accommodations for the Interview Process

Teeing up Pre-Employment Inquiries and Tests
• Criminal or Credit History
• Medical Exams

Arbitration Agreements
• Considerations for Inclusion
• Special Provisions for Enforceability

Paper vs. Electronic
• Enforceability
• Record Retention

Conclusion
• Regularly Review and Revise
• Ensure Proper Use

HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Lara C. de Leon-Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP, Derek A. McKee – Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP