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Criminal Records, Drug Testing, Job Offers and the COVID-19 Vaccine
In today’s Weekend Roundup, we look at second chance candidates who have a criminal record and how Philadelphia is prohibiting pre-employment marijuana drug screenings.
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The Difference Between County and Statewide Criminal Record Searches
Most background checks include some type of criminal records search, but the term “criminal records” can be unclear.
Top Five FAQs for Background Checks
Background checks can seem like a daunting task for employers, hiring managers, and the human resources department (HR), between EEOC and FCRA compliance, drug testing…
Background Checks You Can Count On
The background check process can seem like a tangled web, especially if you are an employer in the process of hiring. Background checks can be complicated.
Attract Top Job Talent for Your Company
As the U.S. labor market continues to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Labor there is a saturation of top talent looking for a job.
Hiring for Skills, Our Reshaped Job Market, Fabricating Criminal Background Checks
In today’s Weekend Roundup, McKinsey & Co.
Rehiring Employees, HR Compliance Issues, AI Legal Concerns
The president of the Society for Human Resource Management answers a few questions and compliance issues are coming up for HR as employees continue to work remotely.
Surging Healthcare Claims, Uber Discrimination Suit, Weekly Unemployment Numbers
In today’s Weekend Roundup, we explore the surge in healthcare claims as employees address overdue health issues post-vaccination…
Streamline Backgrounds Checks to Hire with Confidence
Make the right hire and streamline background checks with KRESS’s easy Invite the Applicant HR tool.
Best Practices for Digital Onboarding Employees
As human resource teams digitize their onboarding processes it is vital to ensure the process communicates roles, expectations, and processes effectively.
Virtual Form I-9, New Background Check Law, New York Legalizes Marijuana
In today’s Weekend Roundup, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to allow virtual document inspections for Form I-9…
PPP Extension, Innovating HR, Talent Acquisition
In today’s Weekend Roundup, Congress approves an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Verizon’s Chief Human Resources Officer looks at maximizing recruitment…
Working From Home, School Background Checks, Ban-the-Box Law
In today’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how companies will decide to transition back into the office or continue to work remotely.