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Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

Fisher Phillips on 3/4/2025

The job interview is a crucial factor in maintaining a school’s community, identity, and safety. But it isn’t just a chance to vet applicants for compatibility with school culture and mission – it’s also when your school can...more

Recent Rulings Pave Way for More Workplace Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Florida Employers to Reduce Risk of Trial

Fisher Phillips on 2/22/2024

Two recent court rulings provide a roadmap for Florida employees and their attorneys to take their claims all the way to trial by building a convincing mosaic of circumstantial evidence. This means that now more than ever,...more

A Job Ad Doesn’t Need to Be a Job Description

Zelle LLP on 3/11/2016

Ah, job descriptions. Boring lists of knowledge, skills, abilities, duties, and education and experience requirements – a description of the “essential functions” of a job. Not compelling reading at the best of times, and...more

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Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

Recent Rulings Pave Way for More Workplace Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Florida Employers to Reduce Risk of Trial

A Job Ad Doesn’t Need to Be a Job Description

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