Legal Interviewing: Asking the Right Questions (Ban the Box)

This version of the course has all criminal record information edited out, so that it appropriate for companies, states, and localities that have "Ban the Box" mandates or laws. Conducting a legally defensible job interview requires preparation and discipline. Make sure your employees understand exactly what they can and cannot ask in interviews and avoid potential legal liability that could have a catastrophic impact on your organization.

The course covers questions about:
o Race, color and national origin
o Gender, gender identity and sexual orientation
o Religion
o Marital status, family status and pregnancy
o Genetic information and medical history
o Age
o Disability
o Affiliations
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse
o Height, weight, and personal appearance
o Military service
o Finances
o Residence

This course also covers:
o The importance of an up-to-date job description.
o Determining essential and non-essential functions of the job.
o How to handle candidate interjections.
o Sticking to the script.
o Writing only job-related information in interviewing notes.
o Resumes and social media.
o Sticking to the script.
o Interview length.
o Overselling the position
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