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Beginning January 1, 2020, employees who make less than $35,000 will be eligible for overtime pay.

When is the best time to make a new hire? Is there a specific season? Some recruiters say to steer clear of hiring during the holiday season, others mention the slower hiring season at the beginning of each year, and some say an optimal time is during the summer.

It’s a job seekers market! With the unemployment rate at an all-time low, creating job postings that are compelling and accurate is necessary for snagging that prime candidate. It’s imperative to take the necessary steps to ensure your post gains the interest of the right candidates.

As a manager it is incredibly difficult to watch a colleague deal with addiction. However, there is light at the end of tunnel when it comes to their recovery. Returning to work is a critical part of healing for many employees in recovery.

Are college graduates ready for the modern workplace? The jury is still out for some employers. According to the 2018 National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook survey, there seems to be a handful of skills that employers are looking for in new college graduates.

It’s never an enjoyable part of the job for a human resource manager to deliver an adverse action notice to a candidate. However, companies must do so in order to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Background checks are the principal source employers use to verify candidate data, promote safety for employees, avoid legal liability, and maximize productivity.

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.

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!

Texting your way into a new job might be the wave of the future. This new form of interviewing and hiring is a cost-efficient practice that allows hiring managers to gain a competitive advantage, as well as reducing potential risks when it comes to record-keeping.

According to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report, employment is still growing in the U.S., but slowing in some important blue-collar industries. Part of the problem could be drug abuse: A rise in failed drug tests in critical sectors could potentially threaten public safety.

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.