Sick Leave and the Coronavirus
The Problem With Telling Sick Workers to Stay Home By: AMANDA MULL Even with the coronavirus spreading, lax labor laws and little sick leave mean
Root cause of missed records, companies may be exposed
If you’re a company that believes you receive a seven year criminal history from your background screening provider, this may not be the case. The
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
Rep. Adams “shocked” by Charlotte Census sex offender hire, calls for investigation
It is important to note that the sexual offender registry for all 50 states is reported within the National Criminal Database, usually along with a
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,
New York Statewide Access Fee Increase
The state of New York will increase its access fees for the New York statewide criminal search from $68 to $98 effective April 13th, 2019.
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
Creating A Diverse Workplace: 12 Strategies To Ensure Broader Hiring Practices
POST WRITTEN BY Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Diversity is a
