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Working interviews, also known as trial interviews, can be an excellent way for employers and prospective employees to learn if a job is the right fit. Tune in to learn about some risk management techniques to consider when using working interviews. Episode 51.
0:00 – Introduction
6:08 – Legal Risks Associated with Working Interviews
8:55 – Minimum Wage and Workers Compensation Risks
11:30 – Workers Compensation and Injury Risks
14:35 – Practical Tips for Managing Legal Risks
19:42 – Reflections on Working Interviews and Legal Best Practices
23:28 – Conclusion and Resources
Working interviews, also known as trial interviews, can be an excellent way for both employers and prospective employees to learn if a job is the right fit. Tune in to learn about some risk management techniques to consider when using working interviews on your farm or ranch! In this episode we revisit the fact that anyone who does the work of a for-profit business is likely an employee, and we explore what that means for prospective employees during working interviews.
Action steps:
Read our Selected Essentials in Farm Employment Law to learn the laws in your state
Sign up for our Advanced Farm Employment Law course to learn the best practices of hiring employees
This work is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35372/project accession no. 1027099, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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