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Bans on Inquiries about Salary History; Pay Equity

posted on May 23, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7) in a 242–187 vote recently. If this is signed into law, it will mean that employers across the country will be prohibited …

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Second Chance Hiring

posted on May 23, 2019

As an employer, do you have a policy of "Second-chance hiring"? This is recruiting and hiring people with criminal backgrounds and eliminating obstacles to those efforts. This concept is gaining …

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Nationwide, thus far, 32 states and over 150 cities and counties have adopted what is widely known as "ban the box". The National Employment Law Project (NELP) states: This is to ensure that Employers …

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FTC Testifies on Fair Credit Reporting Act

posted on July 21, 2018

Recently, The Federal Trade Commission testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority, and …

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Benefits to Employers of Pre-Employment Background Screening

posted on May 18, 2018

As employers, we are all aware of the negative impact that just one 'wrong' employee can have upon your business. Each year companies lose thousands of dollars or more on these employees. By …

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