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posted at 6/20/2001 9:48 AM EDT
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Send me to the reference site please.
Question: What are the legal requirements for job descriptions? I'm redoing very old job descriptions and want to make sure that the finished product is legally compliant.
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posted at 6/20/2001 7:11 PM EDT
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I've done numerous job descriptions and follow a format by HRN Management Group of Salt Lake City, UT. They are always current on the ADA requirements and the job description is broken down into several parts such as Essential Functions, Performance Measurements, Qualifications, Intent & Functions of Job Descriptions, Physical Activities & Requirements of the Position, Mental Activities & Requirements of the Position, and Working Conditions.

Sounds ominus, but once you write one you can write any. Contact Nancy at this website: http://www.hrnonline.com/

Good luck!

Lisa
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posted at 6/21/2001 12:29 AM EDT
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The only "legal requirements" I know of relate to ADA. Under ADA, you need to be able to document the essential functions of the position. Well written job descriptions help meet that requirement. As usual, there may be state requirements in some states.
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posted at 6/21/2001 12:59 AM EDT
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Technically, and generally, there are no "requirements" for inclusion in a job description because there is no requirement to have a job description. I agree that it is a very good practice under the ADA to list the essential functions of the position, but that is a "practice" not a "requirement." (Picky, picky, picky -- but that's my JOB!)
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posted at 6/22/2001 9:32 AM EDT
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Thanks Kenlazo for taking the time to respond. ADA it is!!!
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posted at 6/22/2001 9:34 AM EDT
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Thanks Lisa for helping out with a resource. I've checked out hronline and it is a helpful resource.

Sincerely,

Martha b (Peregrine)
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posted at 7/15/2001 6:36 PM EDT
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You're welcome! Hope you are having a nice summer. Let me know how all turns out
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posted at 5/21/2009 8:20 PM EDT
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Happy to be a part of this forum, Ive gone through all the discussions which are of great use to me. Thanks for the posts.

Michael
http://www.4staffhandbooks.co.uk/
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