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 consider a job candidate’s qualifications first-without the stigma of a conviction or arrest record. Ban the Box is… [Read More]
FTC Testifies on Fair Credit Reporting Act
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 outlined the agency’s efforts to educate consumers and businesses about the law’s requirements. According to the FTC Press Release, the Commission has played a key… [Read More]
Benefits to Employers of Pre-Employment Background Screening
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 including into your hiring & interviewing process, Pre-Employment Background Screening, it can keep your company safer and… [Read More]
President Trump Declared April as “Second Chance Month”
Have you heard that President Trump declared April of 2018 “Second Chance Month”? What does this mean? Read the full report of what the White House gives as the definition of President Trump’s declaration – Click Here President Trump states that one of his objectives is to “provide opportunities for people… [Read More]
An Individualized Assessment (IA) Can Help
The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Enforcement Guidance states that an Individualized Assessment generally means that an employer informs the individual that he may be excluded because of past criminal conduct; provides an opportunity to the individual to demonstrate that the exclusion does not properly apply to him; and considers whether the individual’s… [Read More]
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