The Hiring Process
Learn about some legal aspects of the hiring process, including preemployment testing, background checks, and potential tort liability for hiring employees or providing references.
Transcript
In this lesson, we’ll discuss hiring.
I. Medical Testing
Let’s start with preemployment medical testing, which the federal Americans with Disabilities Act regulates. The general rule is that an employer can’t conduct prehire medical examinations, ask applicants whether they have a disability, or inquire about the nature of any disability. Nonetheless, an employer can ask applicants whether they can perform...