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Employment Law After Hours Video | How Do You Hire an Employee: A Comprehensive Guide

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Do you know the actual, legal process to #hire an #employee? Hiring employees is one of the most important functions companies and employers engage in for their business to be successful.

However, there are complex requirements that go into hiring and #interviewing employees. This is the first part in a 4 part mini-series covering the hiring process. This episode and series is not intended to be be all encompassing for the requirements, but it does provide a general overview. In addition, your state may have certain requirements in addition to those covered in this episode. You should always speak with an employment attorney in your jurisdiction if you have any further questions regarding the hiring process.

What do you do to hire employees? Do you have any interview techniques? What is your employee onboarding process? Answers to these questions and many others are contained in this week’s episode of Employment Law After Hours. Always remember to check specific state laws regarding employment laws in your state. For more information, contact Bryan Meek, Partner in the Labor and Employment Group at BMD at bmeek@bmdllc.com or 330.253.5586.

Please be advised that we are not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned in this episode.


Speaker Series: Judge Linda Teodosio for Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, and as a part of BMD's ongoing inclusion and diversity efforts, we hosted our second Diversity Speaker Series with a presentation from Summit County, Ohio Juvenile Court Judge Linda Teodosio. The discussion was hosted by BMD Partners Daphne Kackloudis and Robert Hager.

Speaker Series: U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, and as a part of BMD's ongoing inclusion and diversity efforts, we kick-started our Diversity Speaker Series with a presentation from U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver. The discussion was moderated by BMD Partner, Co-Chair of Business & Tort Litigation Group and Past NSMBA President, Marlon Primes, alongside Current NSMBA President, Delante Thomas.

Getting Paid to Vote

Can you get paid to vote? Election Day is upon us and employees across the country are asking whether they can get paid to vote. Essentially, can they take paid leave of a few hours to go to the polling location to cast their vote in a midterm election or presidential election. Well, it depends on the state where the employee works.

Monkey Pox in the Workplace + Changes to COVID...And, the New ELAH Mini-series on Hiring Has Launched

Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed unexpected growth in MonkeyPox cases across America. Clients are beginning to request information on how to develop policies for MonkeyPox and what to do when an employee is suspected or is diagnosed with MonkeyPox. Plus, the CDC amended the rules for COVID exposure and quarantine. And, Employment Law After Hours has a new mini-series on the hiring process. Watch all this great, need-to-know employment law content.

Employment Law After Hours VIDEO - Top 10 Red Flags When Interviewing

This week on Employment Law After Hours with our own, Brian Meek, Brian discusses the Top 10 Red Flags When Interviewing, how to spot those red flags, how to respond when hiring candidates, what questions to ask during an interview, and more!