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

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.

Easy, Breezy One-click Background Checks

Easy, Breezy One-click Background Checks


Order Background Check … This time of year, recruitment is at a high for both our new and existing customers of all sizes. An all-time favorite among all of our customers is our one-click background checks.

Rescreening Rights and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Rescreening Rights and the Fair Credit Reporting Act


Rolling background checks are increasing in popularity for good reason. Companies can’t and shouldn’t rely on outdated screening results for the entirety of an individual’s employment.

How Employers Should Handle Consumer Reports

How Employers Should Handle Consumer Reports


January is a fast-paced month for HR departments across the United States. Job seekers rested for a few weeks during the holidays and are now leaping into Q1 motivated to get a promotion, excited to start their careers after graduating, or even seeking new assignments to redirect their careers.

3 Ways to Encourage Workplace Diversity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

3 Ways to Encourage Workplace Diversity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day


On January 15, we celebrate the life and legacy of a man who completely changed the way our nation accepts, promotes, and encourages equality for everyone, no matter what they look like or where they come from.

Opioids Hurt Employers in 2018

Opioids Hurt Employers in 2018


As the national opioid epidemic rages on, more and more employers are being negatively affected by drug abuse in the workplace.

Could Your Company’s Background Check Policy Get You Sued?

Could Your Company’s Background Check Policy Get You Sued?


Smart businesses implement background check policies to protect themselves from fraud, theft, and other liabilities that are not easily foreseen. Almost always, it works like a charm.

Why Businesses are Rescreening Current Employees in 2019

Why Businesses are Rescreening Current Employees in 2019


The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to institute a new policy: periodic rescreening of current employees. It’s an HR policy more and more businesses are adopting nationwide, but too many are reluctant to consider.

Weekend Roundup: Delta’s $2.3 Million FCRA Settlement, Ban-the-Box in 2019, and More

Weekend Roundup: Delta’s $2.3 Million FCRA Settlement, Ban-the-Box in 2019, and More


Another well-known American employer agreed to settle a class-action FCRA lawsuit in the new year. Delta will pay $2.3 million after failing to provide proper background check disclosure.

Weekend Roundup: Rising Unemployment, FCRA Lawsuits, and More

Weekend Roundup: Rising Unemployment, FCRA Lawsuits, and More


The national unemployment rate rose in December, but could this actually be a good sign for both employers and job-seekers? TheHill.com has the lowdown.

Weekend Roundup: Retail Drug Testing, FLSA Overtime Rules, and Jobsite Immigration Enforcement

Weekend Roundup: Retail Drug Testing, FLSA Overtime Rules, and Jobsite Immigration Enforcement


Happy new year from KRESS! As 2019 begins, let’s take a look at some of the biggest workplace stories from last year that we predict will continue to present HR and employment challenges over the next 12 months.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Spike During the Holidays

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Spike During the Holidays


For most of us, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time of the year for some. During the Christmas and new year period, drunk driving accidents increase.

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