The Hiring Process

• Author: Michael P. Maslanka, Robert J. Wood, Jr., and John P. Hagan
• Pages: 287-303

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Chapter 6

THEHIRINGPROCESS

Co-Authored by Michael P. Maslanka, Robert J. Wood, Jr.,

and John P. Hagan

6:1. RECRUITING

A. Goals of Recruiting

B. Recruiting Methods

1. “Word-of-Mouth” Advertising

2. Published Advertisements

6:2. APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS

A. The Application Form

B. Pre-Employment Inquiries Under the ADA

1. General Rule: No Disability-Related Questions

2. Exception to General Rule: Limited Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodation

C. Questions Regarding Workers’ Compensation

D. Other Pre-Employment Inquiries

1. Age

2. Race

3. Religion

4. Education

5. Marital and Family Status

6. Arrest, Conviction, Deferred Adjudication

a. Arrest Record

b. Conviction Record

c. Deferred Adjudication

7. Financial Condition

a. Garnishment

b. Bankruptcy

c. Credit References

(1) Credit Reports

(2) Investigative Consumer Reports

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d. Withholding From Earnings for Child Support

8. Citizenship

a. Employment Eligibility Verification

b. Non-Discrimination in Hiring

9. Sexual Orientation or Preference

6:3. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

A. Drug Testing

B. Physical Examinations and Other Medical Tests

C. Alcohol Testing

D. Genetic Testing

6:4. NEGLIGENT HIRING

A. Overview

B. Elements

C. Damages

D. Defenses

1. Thorough Background Check of Applicants

2. Preemption

a. Workers’ Compensation

b. TCHRA

6:5. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

A. Personnel Records

B. Medical Records

6:6. NEW HIRE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Federal Reporting Requirements

B. New Hire Reporting in Texas

C. Purpose of New Hire Reporting Requirements