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Prepare your business for new employees
Before you go about hiring new staff members , make sure your business is set up properly . For example , in the U . S ., you must register your business with your state in order to
obtain an Employer ID Number ( EIN ) and maintain tax compliance . You will need an EIN to collect payroll taxes and offer your employees a retirement plan . This is also a good time to set up payroll software , so you ’ re ready to pay your new employees accurately and promptly . Finally , be sure to also read and understand federal and state labor laws .
Additionally , preparing your business for people with disabilities is vital to creating an accessible and comfortable environment . Start by identifying what barriers exist and how they can be removed or minimized . Reassess current procedures , such as entering a store , ordering goods online , or using their services so that customers with disabilities can fully enjoy them . Additionally , consider equipping areas used by customers with rental equipment such as mobility aids or auditory systems if needed . On top of the physical considerations , ensure information regarding your products or services is readily available for customers with impairments including visual and hearing difficulties . Additionally , make sure that staff are properly trained to recognize different kinds of disabilities .
Create a recruiting document
Ready to hire your first employees ?
Write up a recruiting document that focuses on inclusivity toward people with disabilities . Your recruiting plan should include descriptions of the positions you want to fill , your target audience , a list of outreach methods , and a timeline for the hiring process . Consider saving your recruiting plan as a PDF document for easy sharing .
Provide reasonable accommodations
As an employer ,
it is your legal responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations at your workplace to support people with disabilities . In job descriptions and throughout the hiring process , make it clear that
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