Blog

As any experienced hiring manager can tell you, the hiring process can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Even when you’ve found what you believe to be a dream candidate for your open position, there’s still the matter of the background check.

New York City, Philadelphia, and now Cincinnati have all passed legislation forbidding employers from asking job applicants about their salary history, and they’re not alone.

Are you ready to be stressed out? You’d better be: Tax day is coming! Employers and employees across the nation are working hard to get their documents and spreadsheets in order for the IRS.

Did you know that E-Verify is a service of the federal government? That’s right:

For many employers and HR workers, it’s just too tempting. How can you not take a peek at a job candidate’s social media feeds, especially if you’re hiring this person for an important or sensitive position?

In the midst of the #MeToo movement, an important issue for HR managers came under the spotlight: forced arbitration for sexual harassment cases in employment agreements. The practice, which often silences victims, can be difficult for employees and victims to navigate.

“What is your current salary or hourly wage?” That’s a common question on job applications across the country. In California, applicants and employers have seen this question disappear from applications.