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June 26, 2019 By POE Knows

Pay Equity – Questions about Past Salary

Laws for employers are quickly spreading throughout the country that prohibit questions about previous salary history. About 15 states and other local areas have adopted this practice now. Using previous salary history in the hiring process can have major concerns with regard to the gap women and people of color, and minorities face in their careers. This is why it is being quickly adopted to provide pay equity. Many states are adopting the practice to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business Practices, Compliance, Employers

September 27, 2018 By POE Knows

Ban the Box updates

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 becoming the ‘norm’ for many areas as it’s persuading employers to remove from their hiring applications the check box that asks if applicants have a criminal record. Employer, Property Management and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Ban the Box, Business Practices, Compliance

July 21, 2018 By POE Knows

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 role in the implementation, enforcement, and interpretation of the FCRA since its enactment in 1970. The FCRA requires consumer reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business Practices, Compliance, Employers, FCRA, Pre-Employment Background Screening

May 18, 2018 By POE Knows

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 give you the protection you need for your business, your employees and it will save you money. Here are some valuable benefits: 5% of revenues are… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business Practices, Compliance, Criminal Background Checks, Pre-Employment Background Screening

December 12, 2017 By POE Knows

2018: Will it ring in – Legislation that Prohibits Employers from Salary History?

Many states have indicated that 2018 is the year that they predict employers will no longer be able to request information regarding salary history.  California, Oregon, New York City, Philadelphia and Massachusetts all have enacted or spoke out in support of legislation that would not allow employers to seek out details from prospective employees about salary history. On January 1, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown will sign into law, Bill 168 (AB 168) which bans… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business Practices

December 18, 2016 By POE Knows

Post Hire Screening

Planning on new employees for the New Year? Consider these thoughts for 2017! Your applicant arrives at your office, very well prepared for the interview. He makes a great impression and you decide to give him a conditional offer of employment and send him for the background check. He passes the background check with flying colors. No criminal record, clean drug test, valid drivers license, etc. He accepts the offer and has become your new… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business Practices, Compliance, Criminal Background Checks, Employers, Employment Applications, Employment Authorization forms

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