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Banning Pay History Inquiries

POE Knows — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:44:19 +0000

State and local governments are increasingly adopting laws and regulations that prohibit employers from requesting salary history information from job applicants. The intent is to break the past cycle of pay discrimination and some go further than merely banning pay history questions. A few also prohibit an employer from relying on an applicant’s pay history to set compensation if discovered or volunteered; others prohibit an employer from taking disciplinary action against employees who discuss pay... [Read More]

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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 update: Washington, D.C. Employers Fined

POE Knows — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:42:57 +0000

According to a recent report by the D.C. Office of Human Rights, over $500,000 of fines have been issued to D.C. employers who did not “Ban the Box”. Ban the Box requires employers to remove from their hiring applications the check box that asks if applicants have a criminal record. Ban the Box is steadily being adopted by multiple states, cities and counties. D.C. states that more than 1,800 complaints have been filed since the... [Read More]

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Bans on Inquiries about Salary History; Pay Equity

POE Knows — Thu, 23 May 2019 21:34:23 +0000

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 from asking salary history. This is in an ongoing effort to have pay equity. It’s in the effort to balance the pay disparities between men and women and not base salary on past but on the position requirements. For many years it... [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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Class Action Lawsuits Continue to Impact Employers

POE Knows — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:17:24 +0000

As POEknows has reported to you in previous newsletters and via our blog posts, class action lawsuits continue to impact employers. Under the the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), it is unlawful to procure or caused to be procured, a consumer report or investigative consumer report for employment purposes unless the disclosure is made in a document that consists solely of the disclosure and the consumer has authorized, in writing, the procurement of the report. According to Top... [Read More]

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Another Snowball Rolling…Picking Up Momentum…Headed Right At…..YOU!

POE Knows — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:05:46 +0000

As cities and states begin banning employers from asking employment candidates about prior salary history, how do you intend to handle this question? Like the BOX, do we Ban the $$$? More and more cities are considering legislation and, of great importance, Congress is now entertaining legislation on this issue. What we know: Massachusetts has enacted its law New Jersey is considering similar legislation New York is considering similar legislation California (2nd attempt) is considering similar... [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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