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Pay Equity – Questions about Past Salary

POE Knows — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:12:20 +0000

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]

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Ban the Box updates

POE Knows — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 19:19:53 +0000

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]

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FTC Testifies on Fair Credit Reporting Act

POE Knows — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 19:09:47 +0000

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]

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Benefits to Employers of Pre-Employment Background Screening

POE Knows — Fri, 18 May 2018 19:19:25 +0000

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]

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

POE Knows — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:41:19 +0000

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]

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Post Hire Screening

POE Knows — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:50:50 +0000

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]

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Prospective Resident Individualized Assessment

POE Knows — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:05:06 +0000

Property Owners/Managers are in the business of leasing quality rental housing to quality prospective residents. All applications are processed with the goal of extending an offer to lease, to qualified applicants. Unfortunately, not all applications can be approved. U.S. Justice Department filed a “Statement of Interest” in a housing lawsuit, warning landlords who consider criminal records in evaluating prospective tenants to not use overly broad generalizations that disproportionately disqualify people. The Justice Department states in... [Read More]

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FCRA Lawsuits will Remain a Potential Threat to Employers

POE Knows — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:35:11 +0000

On May 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins that consumers must prove “concrete injury” in class action lawsuits for alleged “bare” violations of a federal statute. However, the fact that class action lawsuits involving the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that governs background checks in the U.S. will remain a potential threat to employers despite recent court rulings dismissing FCRA lawsuits and... [Read More]

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Resident Individualized Assessments & Adverse Action Notifications

POE Knows — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:56:47 +0000

In view of the April 4, 2016 HUD Guidelines to Providers of Housing, POE believes it is necessary to utilize additional versions of the Adverse Action Notifications that property owners and property managers are required to send, when the owners/managers intend to decline an application placed by a prospective resident. The existing required prospective resident Adverse Action Notifications do not mention the reason for decline, do not mention anything about a criminal record, and they... [Read More]

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Prospective Resident Individualized Assessment

POE Knows — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:21:23 +0000

Property Owners/Managers are in the business of leasing quality rental housing to quality prospective residents. All applications are processed with the goal of extending an offer to lease, to qualified applicants. Unfortunately, not all applications can be approved. HUD’s April 2016 Guidance to Housing Providers strongly states that no prospective resident may be automatically denied, due to the existence of a criminal record. HUD urges all Housing Providers to create and apply your written Resident... [Read More]

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