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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.

What You Need to Know About Pay Disclosure Laws—Even Outside California

What You Need to Know About Pay Disclosure Laws—Even Outside California


“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.

How Vendors Can Simplify ExxonMobil Compliance


So you’re close to winning an ExxonMobil contract. Congratulations! Whether it’s ExxonMobil or another petrochemical giant, your employees who will work under this contract will be required to pass background checks and drug screenings before they are allowed to set foot on the project.

Common Employee Mistakes on the New Form I-9


If you don’t yet have the new Form I-9, you’re well behind schedule. The Form I-9 has always been a complicated document, and it’s recently been updated.

Background Checks 101: Why Compliance Should Be Your Top Priority


Complying with the laws and regulations surrounding background checks is the most important part of KRESS’ screening process, and it should be your priority, too.

Your Quick Guide to Ban-the-Box Laws


Did you know that the Austin City Council recently passed a Ban-the-Box ordinance, which prohibits most employers from asking questions about or considering an individual’s criminal history until after making a conditional offer of employment?

Disconnecting Becomes Legal Right for Employees In France


France is leading the way in the “right to disconnect” for employees.

What Los Angeles's Ban the Box Initiative Means for Your Business

What Los Angeles's Ban the Box Initiative Means for Your Business


By now, you’ve most likely heard of the “Ban the Box” initiatives that are passing in cities and states across the country.

3 Legal News Trends You Need to Know in 2017

3 Legal News Trends You Need to Know in 2017


2016 was a busy year for human resources professionals. Many new laws and policies were passed around the country that will come into effect in 2017. Among the legal trends were many new rules that could significantly impact your company in the coming year.

New I-9 Form to be Introduced in 2017

New I-9 Form to be Introduced in 2017


As 2016 comes to a close, there will be plenty of work to do for every employer. Be sure to put I-9 forms at the top of your list.

Form W-2 Deadline for Employers is Jan. 31: A Weekend Roundup

Form W-2 Deadline for Employers is Jan. 31: A Weekend Roundup


To employees, Jan. 31 may seem miles away, but HR professionals know this date is just around the corner. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder to employers that a new federal law states that the annual deadline for filing copies of employees’ Form W-2 has been moved up to Jan.

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