Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Policy
Effective October 1, 2020, every Oregon employer must have a written policy in place that sets forth procedures for the reduction and prevention of sexual
Salary History Question Bans
Philadelphia, PA – Effective September 1, 2020: Philadelphia employers are prohibited from inquiring about a prospective employee’s wage history, conditioning employment or consideration for an
Higher Education Responses to Coronavirus
Introduction By Andrew Smalley The outbreak of the coronavirus has become a major disruption to colleges and universities across the country, with most institutions canceling
FTC Seeks Comment on Changes, Effectiveness of Five FCRA Rules
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes that would bring several rules implementing parts of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in
Virginia Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Prior to May 2020, the current law in Virginia imposed a maximum fine of $500 and a maximum 30-day jail sentence for a first offense,
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
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 each
