This article reviews the legal requirements that physicians face as em
ployers, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Amer
icans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination in Emp
loyment Act of 1967, as well as the preservation of at-will rights. It
also describes the various employment methods that medical practices
can use, including structured interviews, tests, work samples, simulat
ions, references, drug tests, and application forms. Finally, the phys
ician's role as supervisor of the employment process is discussed.