The preparation of job descriptions and applications are important tasks for the Pennsylvania employer. Missteps in either of these areas can subject an employer to legal liability under state and/or federal law, while carefully crafted job descriptions and applications can assist an employer both in finding and hiring valuable employees and for evidentiary purposes in lawsuits and administrative charges.
The first step to filling a new or vacant position is to create or revise the applicable job description. The job description should be a thorough listing of the duties, skills, education, training, experience, and physical and mental attributes required for the job.
Well-developed job descriptions can provide at least three benefits to an employer: