A public employer can require its employees to wear a face mask while at work without violating the employees right to free expression.
Are Mask Requirements for Employees Constitutional?
Complying with the ADA Requires a Conversation!
It is not uncommon for municipalities to confront a situation where an employee’s illness, injury or disability may impact or prevent the employee from performing their job duties. It is important for municipal employers to understand the laws which apply to these situations, including the requirement that an interactive dialogue take place before any final decisions are made about the employee’s future at the municipality.
OMHRP Tip of the Month - August 2019
Hiring the best qualified candidate:
Prepare all questions in advance and ensure they are job-related
Establish benchmarks for desired responsesTake notes of each candidate’s responses
Consider having the candidates “audition” for the job by utilizing practical exercises that simulate the job they are seeking
Listen to the candidate talk about an issue that is important to them personally
Have a team member take them on an interview of the office and get the team member’s feedback about the interaction
Check references!!!