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Ellis council approves moving forward with post-offer employment testing (POET) program
Summary
Council authorized the city to proceed with a post-offer employment testing program (POET) that carries a $175 per-hire assessment fee; Canet would cover $100 and the city $75 per hire, and staff will integrate it into hiring procedures.
After extended discussion about scope and liability of medical and physical assessments, the council voted to move forward with payment for post-offer employment testing offered by the POET program. City Clerk Ashley described the process and cost sharing (Canet covers $100; city covers $75 per hire) and council directed staff to integrate the requirement into job application materials.
City Attorney Holoby and multiple council members discussed liability if staff hired a candidate who did not meet physical requirements. Holoby said the program provides an assessment report and “the more information we can have going in” can reduce work-comp claims. The motion to proceed with payment carried 5-0; staff will complete vendor paperwork before the program begins.
