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Legal Considerations for Working Interviews

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.

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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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