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Drug Screening Sep 9, 2019

Weekend Roundup: Vaping in the Workplace, Next Generation Truckers, Don’t Spark Up in NV. Just Yet

Is it time to rethink your workplace policy on e-cigarettes? Most employers have a ban on smoking in the workplace, however some policies don’t include e-cigarettes.

Criminal Background Checks Aug 12, 2019

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…

Weekend Roundup Jul 22, 2019

Weekend Roundup: Chick-Fil-A Law, Hairstyle Discrimination Banned, Forklift Company Pays Out

Texas Governor Gregg Abbot signed the Chick-Fil-A law, stating government entities cannot take adverse action against an organization’s religious affiliation.

Blog Jul 15, 2019

Weekend Roundup: Adverse Action for USDA, $5M Payout for JPMorgan Chase, NM bans box

The latest development in the USDA’s plans to relocate their Economic Research Service…

Weekend Roundup Jul 8, 2019

Weekend Roundup: Criminal Records Lawsuit, 7-Eleven Settlement, and More Fake Urine

Can an employer be sued for denying employment to applicants with a criminal history? Macy’s is finding out the hard way that it can actually happen, under certain circumstances.

Weekend Roundup Apr 22, 2019

Weekend Roundup: Ban the Box, Discrimination Settlements, and Pay History Bans

Laws aimed at reforming employment continue to crop up across the country.

Weekend Roundup Jan 21, 2019

Weekend Roundup: E-Verify, Walmart’s FCRA Lawsuit, and Unemployment Benefits

This week, employers across the nation continued dealing with the unavailability of E-Verify amid the government shutdown, even as jobless claims fell to a five-week low.

Weekend Roundup Dec 17, 2018

Weekend Roundup: Office Christmas Party No-nos, Why People Quit, and More

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time for office Christmas parties.

Weekend Roundup Oct 15, 2018

Weekend Roundup: Drug Test Cheaters, Naloxone News, and Amazon Recruiting

As more and more oilfield workers flock to the Permian Basin in the midst of a drilling boom, cheating on drug tests is on the rise.

Weekend Roundup Oct 8, 2018

Weekend Roundup: Overdoses, Lawsuits, and Arbitration on the Job

As the nationwide opioid crisis continues to rage, some employers are beginning to confront the reality of dealing with prescription drug overdoses in the workplace.

Weekend Roundup Aug 6, 2018

Weekend Roundup: Latest Jobs Numbers, PepsiCo FCRA Payout, and More

More positive news arrived for job seekers last week when the Labor Department announced another net gain of jobs in July, showing that employers continue to find ways to expand.

Weekend Roundup Jul 16, 2018

Weekend Roundup: HireRight Lawsuit, EEOC Anti-harassment Training, and More

A man in Florida illustrated the dangers of trusting a cheap background check company by suing HireRight for unfair business practices after HireRight sought his arrest records…

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