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Compliance

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Austin is the First City in Texas to ‘Ban the Box’
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Austin is the First City in Texas to ‘Ban the Box’

Austin has become the first city in Texas to pass the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

Tax tips and resources for business owners
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Tax tips and resources for business owners

Many small business owners and entrepreneurs break out in a cold sweat whenever they hear two phrases: compliance and tax season.

What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers
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What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers

Texas is not New York. And, if you’ve seen even one Pace commercial and nodded your head in agreement, you know what we’re saying. But, what about employment?

Compliance

Guns in trucks, Whole Foods and restrictive scheduling in the law

The courts and legislatures have been busy, and several rulings and pending laws are applicable to employers.

FCRA, EEOC and employee privacy: A legal update
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FCRA, EEOC and employee privacy: A legal update

In the last month, employers have been top of mind for the courts, including the Supreme Court.

Compliance update: Pizza Hut's FCRA Lawsuit
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Compliance update: Pizza Hut's FCRA Lawsuit

The lawsuit filed against Pizza Hut by the FCRA last month is similar to the ones filed against Michael’s earlier this year and Whole Foods in 2014.

What happened with Whole Foods?
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What happened with Whole Foods?

Right now, many business owners and HR professionals are asking the same question: What happened to Whole Foods, and how does it affect me? The Case On Feb.

Texas Leads the Charge
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Texas Leads the Charge

One state legislature has now taken note of the Hobson’s choice referred to in the district court’s opinion on the EEOC suit against the Freeman Companies this August.

10 Things Every Employer Should Know to Stay Compliant
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10 Things Every Employer Should Know to Stay Compliant

Overcoming unfair barriers to employment is one of the current strategic enforcement priorities of the EEOC.

The Definition of "Spouse" and "Marriage" is Now Governed by State Law and Those Laws are Changing Fast
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The Definition of "Spouse" and "Marriage" is Now Governed by State Law and Those Laws are Changing Fast

Leaving More Questions Than Answers, the Decision on DOMA Affects Many Employers On June 26, 2013…

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