Driver Qualification File Requirements (DOT Businesses)
Businesses that are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) need to maintain a Driver Qualification file in addition to standard employee documents. Driver Qualifications
Human Resources & COVID
As organizations of all kinds prepare to reopen facilities and bring employees back onsite as the COVID-19 crisis eases, HR pros need to be ready to advise
Sexual Harassment Training – Required in 6 States
Sexual Harassment Training Laws in Effect in 6 States California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York and New York City Statewide Laws in Effect California
Marijuana in the Workplace
By Tamara Lytle Cannabis has long been heralded for its calming properties. But lately it’s having quite the opposite effect on HR professionals, as they
The Gender Pay Gap
By: Shahar Ziv Study after study has identified a persistent gender pay gap. A PayScale report found that women still make only $0.79 for
BAN THE BOX: U.S. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND STATES ADOPT FAIR HIRING POLICIES
by Beth Avery Nationwide, 35 states and over 150 cities and counties have adopted what is widely known as “ban the box” so that employers
Marijuana Drug Testing On New York City Employees May Soon Be Illegal
Written By: CoreScreening Blog Editor Jill Eden New York City Council passed a bill that bans most employers from testing for marijuana. On April 9,
Minimum Wage Changes in 2019
Employers must ensure that they comply with federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. While the federal minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) isn’t changing next
Overtime Exemption Rules
By Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP March 7, 2019 The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a $35,308 salary threshold for the white-collar exemptions from overtime pay under the Fair
