California adopts Ban the Box effective January 1, 2018
With the passage of AB1008, California adopts "Ban the Box" effective on January 1, 2018. Employers will only be allowed...
Does Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana Still Make Sense?
One of the more interesting topics that is emerging daily in discussions with my diverse client group revolves around drug...
E-Verify / Potential Shutdown Notification
Please be advised E-Verify may not be accessible in the event of a government shutdown which could occur at the...
Salary History Request Prohibited?
Does your jurisdiction prohibit salary history inquiries during the hiring process? The list of jurisdictions is growing every day. The...
Christmas and New Years 2016 Operating Hours
In observance of the Christmas and New Years Holidays our office will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday,...
Thanksgiving Holiday 2016 Observance and Operating Hours
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, our office will be closed on Thursday, November 24th. We will resume our regular...
The Top 3 Questions Property Managers Need to Ask NOW
What 3 questions do you need to ask yourself right now? 1. Is it time to review your tenant screening program...
The Top 2 HR Related Class Action Threats in 2016
Big Settlements Over Background Check Compliance Background checks are an important part of building excellent teams and safe workplaces. When...
NY City Enacts Ordinance Banning Use of Credit Reports by Some Employers
Thanks to Larry Henry and Mike Sankey for bring this to our attention. As always, consult with legal counsel to...
2015 Top 5 Trends for Background Checks
Welcome 2015! Last year was a progressive year for compliant employment background checks. With all the technological advancements and different...
The ‘Ban the Box’ Movement
An historically common practice of employers is to include an inquiry regarding criminal history, or past felony conviction, on the...
New Disclosure and Authorization Documents for 2015
Have you reviewed your Authorization and Disclosure document for compliance recently? Working with top legal counsel we have developed revised...