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The More You Know.

The More You Know.


Since 2004, 13 states have decided to ban the box they include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Is Your Driver Alright?

Is Your Driver Alright?


As a fleet operator, an accident involving one of your vehicles can have negative repercussions. However, an accident involving one of your vehicles driven by an employee with a suspended or revoked driver’s license is very damaging to your company!

Weekend Roundup: Background Checks, Office Dress Codes, Heat Illness

Weekend Roundup: Background Checks, Office Dress Codes, Heat Illness


In recent news, the state of Texas sued the federal government, claiming that the EEOC exceeded its authority and that guidelines, issued in 2012 conflict with Texas laws barring the employment of workers with felony convictions for certain positions.

Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex

Compliance Doesn’t Have to be Complex


If you’re a small business owner that provides B2B services to larger corporations, you probably know that the world’s most successful Fortune 500 Companies rely on their vendors to provide them with goods or services that allow them to run their businesses.

What is a Preferred Vendor?

What is a Preferred Vendor?


Did you know that KRESS is a preferred compliance vendor for ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Marathon, Sinclair, Firestone, Goodyear, and many more of the world’s most successful companies? It’s true! For the full list, click here.

3 Common FCRA Compliance Catastrophes

3 Common FCRA Compliance Catastrophes


The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is rarely at the top of most employers’ and HR professionals’ concerns. In fact, many don’t know much at all about what it’s even supposed to do!

The Most Important Step to Maintaining FCRA Compliance

The Most Important Step to Maintaining FCRA Compliance


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.

Why Do Cities Keep Passing Salary History Bans?

Why Do Cities Keep Passing Salary History Bans?


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.

Make Sure You Don't Write Off These Business Expenses This Year

Make Sure You Don't Write Off These Business Expenses This Year


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.

Why E-Verify is Unavailable During the Government Shutdown

Why E-Verify is Unavailable During the Government Shutdown


Read our New Guide to the 2025 E-Verify Shutdown to understand how the latest government funding standoff could impact your hiring and onboarding process. Did you know that E-Verify is a service of the federal government? That’s right:

Five Tips for Effective, Compliant Social Media Screening

Five Tips for Effective, Compliant Social Media Screening


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?

Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims May Be Coming to an End

Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims May Be Coming to an End


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.

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