Interviewing

• You should not ask job applicants or candidates questions bearing on their physical and mental health unless the applicant offers up their disability.
• You cannot ask how many sick days a job applicant took at his or her last job.
• Do not ask whether he or she has filed a workers' compensation claim... unless you like to invite trouble.
• In Washington State once a disability is known you should ask if an accommodation is needed.

Perceived disabilities

• The Americans with Disabilities Act, and most state laws, also covers persons who are not actually disabled.
• If people are treated unfairly because an employer perceives them to be disabled. .. even though they are not disabled.
• For example: the ADA would apply to discrimination against a worker who is HIV- positive but has no symptoms of the disease.

Job listings

• Avoid terms that suggest gender or age preferences, including "girl Friday," "entry level,   busboy   energetic," or "front desk appearance."

Letting An Employee Go

• Make thorough preparations before firing an employee.
• If the employee is surprised, you haven't done your job of giving a warning.
• Don't mix the good with the bad.
• Don't talk about the situation - no matter how the employee attempts to egg you into it.
• Be ready to be angry..(and don't be).
• Call for a phone conference to help you prepare for the meeting with the employee.