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Legal Interviewing: Asking the Right Questions Training Course

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Learn the dos and don'ts of legal job interview questions to ensure compliance and avoid potential lawsuits.

19 minutes   |   SKU: ABCLEGINT    |    Language(s): EN    |    Produced 2015

SKU:

ABCLEGINT

Language(s):

EN

Updated:

2015

Length

19 minutes

Training Objectives

Understand key anti-discrimination laws
Recognize off-limit interview topics
Formulate job-related questions correctly
Ensure consistent questioning for all candidates
Identify and avoid potential legal landmines
Implement legally compliant interview practices

Course Overview

Conducting job interviews requires a clear understanding of legal guidelines to ensure fairness and compliance. This training will help you navigate the intricacies of permissible and impermissible questions, protecting both the candidate's rights and your organization from potential lawsuits. We'll cover the essentials of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and discuss best practices for creating an inclusive interview process.

You'll learn to identify questions that could lead to claims of discrimination, such as inquiries about age, marital status, religious beliefs, or disability. By focusing on a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications, you can avoid inadvertently crossing legal boundaries. We'll provide practical examples and scenarios to illustrate how to frame questions that elicit valuable information without risking legal repercussions.

Additionally, this training will highlight the importance of consistency in your interviewing process, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated fairly and equally. You'll gain insight into how to document interviews effectively, creating a clear record that supports your hiring decisions.

By the end of this training, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to conduct job interviews that are not only effective but also legally sound. This will help build a more diverse and inclusive workforce while minimizing the risk of litigation.

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Why is it important to understand the legal aspects of interviewing?


To avoid potential legal trouble and ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws.


What topics are strictly off-limits in job interviews?


Race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and age for employees 40 and over.


How can you legally inquire about a candidate’s eligibility to work in the U.S.?


Ask if they can provide proof of the legal right to work in the United States.


What should you do if you need to know about a candidate’s availability to work on weekends?


Ask if there is any reason they might be unavailable to work on Saturdays and Sundays without referencing religion.


Why is it important to ask the same questions to all candidates?


To avoid bias and ensure a fair hiring process.


How can you phrase a question about lifting requirements for a job?


Ask if there is any reason they would not be able to lift a specified weight, keeping it job-related.


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