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
The Impact Background Screenings Have on Both Employers and Applicants
Employers conduct background screenings to verify that candidates provide accurate credentials. At the most basic level, background checks also verify the candidate’s identity. Beyond qualifications,
The Background Screening Process for Employers
Employment background checks are crucial to the hiring process. Without conducting a thorough background verification, managers run the risk of selecting the wrong candidate for
Ban the Box Laws Explained
What is Ban the Box? “Ban the Box” is a hiring policy that prohibits employers from asking job applicants about prior arrests or convictions. The
Medical Marijuana Laws and Employers Rights
With more states on the verge of passing laws to legalize or decriminalize marijuana, conflict and confusion has arisen, in terms of its legalities in
The Dangers of Failed Background Checks
Why Failed Background Checks Should be a Concern. Comprehensive background checks are essential so that the interested parties can mitigate the risk associated with dishonest
