Job Descriptions: An Employer’s
Multi-purpose Tool
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It can be challenging to nd time to create or update job descriptions, especially given all
the tasks already on a business owner’s to-do list. Are they really that important? Yes!
Classify correctly.
Classifying employees, based on job duties, and clearly detailing those
duties are important steps toward employment law compliance. Failure to
provide adequate job descriptions during an investigation that properly
address the exemption criteria, could result in nes or penalties.
Hire better, manage better.
A comprehensive job description helps employers attract better job
candidates, because required duties and experience are well dened. And,
it keeps the employer focused on what factors are most important to that
role, when making a hiring decision. Maintained properly, job descriptions
can also identify training needs and help to determine compensation.
ADP
®
is with you and your business, day-to-day, every step of the way. Let’s talk.
Job Description Wizard – Walks you through a step-by-step process of creating job descriptions and includes
easy-to-use editing and management tools. The Wizard helps you identify components needed for a thorough job
description, such as essential functions, FLSA classication, and skills and qualications required. Choose from a
library of more than 300 job titles and descriptions, as a starting point.
Job Description Toolkit – Provides best-practice steps, guides, forms, and policies to help you complete and
manage your company’s job descriptions.
HR HelpDesk – If you have a question about your job descriptions, contact an HR professional by phone or email
the HR HelpDesk to receive best-practice information.
ADP
®
Can Help
Easily create, maintain and update job descriptions with these resources at your ngertips:
1. https://www.dol.gov/whd/statistics/statstables.htm#sa
2. Saul Ewing LLP, The Cost of Employee Misclassication
In FY15, The DOL reclaimed more than
$137 million in back wages
from employers in violation of FLSA’s
overtime provision.
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As much as
80% of turnover
is due to bad hiring decisions.
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