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Did you know that KRESS is a preferred compliance vendor for ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Marathon, Sinclair, Firestone, Goodyear, and many more of the world’s most successful companies? It’s true! For the full list, click here.

Just like the weather, hiring trends change with the seasons. The new year tends to start with a bang as many companies have a fresh budget to spend. The fall months are also regarded as a peak hiring season, before slowing down during the winter holiday season.

After a downturn in business for a company in Houston, they conducted a reduction in force (“RIF”) terminating a 64-year-old employee, while retaining a 27-year-old employee. The 64-year-old filed suit under the ADEA.

Employers in San Antonio and Dallas need to be prepared to comply with a new sick leave ordinance for employees who work at least 80 hours per year in their respective cities. A violation of the ordinance can cost employers a $500 fine.

The U.S. economy is still adding jobs, but May continued a downward trend that could signal a coming recession. In other news, nonprescribed fentanyl is on the rise in drug screens, and employers and hiring managers are finding ways to cope with new salary-history bans.

Federal job applicants will not be required to divulge pretrial diversion programs on their applications after the White House withdrew proposed changes to established requirements.

We hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover more about the benefits to hiring veterans, then get the latest update on OSHA’s electronic record-keeping rule and how it affects safety incentive programs.

The federal government resumed its practice of informing employers that their workers may be undocumented last week, not-so-subtly prodding them to do something about it. The move comes as Washington reports that foreign-born workers make up more than 17 percent of U.S. workers.

You’ve been searching for a great job candidate for weeks for your open position. Everyone you’ve seen lacks the skills and experience you need, until finally, a résumé hits your inbox that has everything you’re looking for: quality education, relevant experience, and reasonable salary demands.

If you employ drivers, there’s a great chance you know all about motor vehicle record checks (MVRs).

You’ve probably heard the warnings by now: Many experts believe an economic downturn is right around the corner in 2019. At KRESS, we can’t tell you when a slowdown, downturn, or recession will happen. We aren’t fortune tellers!

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is rarely at the top of most employers’ and HR professionals’ concerns. In fact, many don’t know much at all about what it’s even supposed to do!