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Job descriptions should differentiate between essential and non-essential duties. Include any interpersonal or "emotional" competencies that the job requires, such as the ability to multi-task or strong decision-making skills under pressure. You are only permitted to ask potential employees questions about their abilities or ask them to take a test if it relates to the essential requirements of the job. You cannot make a decision not to hire someone based on anything other than the qualifications relevant to the actual occupational qualifications of the job. It’s also important to remember that you have to accommodate for all requirements, whether or not they appear in the job description. [Read more]

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