Merit-Based Selection Documentation Checklist

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This checklist provides a framework for documenting merit-based hiring and promotion practices in accordance with EO 14173 and Title VII. The Merit-Based Selection Documentation Checklist guides you through each stage of the employment decision process by establishing job related criteria, applying consistent evaluation methods through the hiring and selection process, and maintaining clear documentation to support outcomes. By focusing on consistency, the checklist helps reduce compliance risk, identify potential gaps, and ensure that all employment decisions can be clearly explained and supported if reviewed or challenged.

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