RE: [Histonet] RE: testing cutting ability during an interview

2009-02-23 Thread Rathborne, Toni
...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]on Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:05 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Terri Braud Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: testing cutting ability during an interview I for one always required any applicant to

Re: [Histonet] RE: testing cutting ability during an interview

2009-02-23 Thread Rene J Buesa
I for one always required any applicant to prepare 20 slides stained with H&E. I can assure that I selected "difficult" blocks to cut and the applicant was required to sign a disclaimer that included that s/he he knew how to section and avoid injuries. The whole process was timed (to get a first

RE: [Histonet] RE: testing cutting ability during an interview

2009-02-23 Thread Charles.Embrey
Maybe we need to submit this question to "lawyernet". Just from my basic understanding I could see how this might raise a problem but may still be worthwhile in the end. Employees are covered by workman's comp and other insurance as part of their employment but an applicant would be less protecte