What aspects of hiring are covered by EEOC guidelines for Buona employees?
Buona Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| CONTRACTING WITH REQUIRED UTILITIES AND | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)16 | |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICES26 | Who is Protected? ◄16 | |
| OBTAINING REQUIRED LICENSES AND PERMITS28 | Ensuring Compliance ◄17 | |
| Health Department Regulations ◄30 | ADA Survey and Enhancements ◄17 | |
| SETTING UP BANK ACCOUNTS31 | ADA Resources ◄17 | |
| Accounts to Open ◄31 | PROFILE OF THE IDEAL BUONA TEAM MEMBER18 | |
| PROCURING REQUIRED INSURANCE POLICIES32 | RECRUITING TEAM MEMBERS24 | |
| MEETING YOUR TAX OBLIGATIONS34 | Determining Hiring Needs ◄24 | |
| Employer Identification Number ◄34 | Getting the Word Out ◄25 | |
| Federal Taxes ◄34 | Pre-Screening ◄27 | |
| State Taxes ◄35 | JOB DESCRIPTIONS29 | |
| CONDUCTING A GRAND OPENING36 | Restaurant General Manager ◄29 | |
| Planning ◄38 | Restaurant Assistant General Manager ◄30 Restaurant Manager ◄31 | |
| SECTION C: HUMAN RESOURCES | Restaurant Shift Manager ◄33 | |
| HELPFUL LINKS/RESOURCES1 | Guest Service Associate ◄34 | |
| EEOC GUIDELINES FOR HIRING EMPLOYEES3 | Guest Service Trainer ◄35 | |
| Employers Covered by EEOC-Enforced Laws ◄3 | Culinarian ◄37 | |
| How Employees Are Counted ◄4 | Kitchen Trainer ◄38 | |
| Record Keeping Requirements ◄4 | Dining Room Attendant ◄40 | |
| Reporting Requirements ◄5 | Catering Delivery Driver ◄41 | |
| Charge Processing Procedures ◄5 | Catering Delivery Driver – IND ◄42 | |
| Mediation ◄6 | THE INTERVIEW PROCESS44 | |
| Remedies ◄6 | Conducting Interviews ◄49 | |
| Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act ◄6 | Sample of Different Types of Interview | |
| Technical Assistance ◄7 | Questions ◄51 | |
| Informal Guidance ◄7 | Completing the Interview Evaluation Form ◄55 | |
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 78)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company provides helpful links and resources regarding EEOC guidelines for hiring employees. These resources include employers covered by EEOC-enforced laws, how employees are counted, record keeping requirements, reporting requirements, charge processing procedures, mediation, remedies, the Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, technical assistance, and informal guidance and publications.
Buona also outlines several steps in the hiring process, including determining hiring needs, getting the word out, and pre-screening potential employees. The FDD also mentions the importance of job descriptions for various positions, such as Restaurant General Manager, Restaurant Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Shift Manager, Guest Service Associate, Guest Service Trainer, Culinarian, Kitchen Trainer, Dining Room Attendant, and Catering Delivery Driver.
The document further details the interview process, including conducting interviews, providing sample interview questions, completing interview evaluation forms, conducting reference checks and background checks, and making job offers. These resources and guidelines suggest that Buona franchisees have access to information that can help them comply with EEOC regulations throughout the hiring process.