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Oklahoma just became the 30th state in the U.S. to allow access to medical marijuana. Could it be a bellwether among other politically conservative states nearby?

The Department of Transportation announced recently that, beginning June 30, it will require employers who perform drug testing on job applicants to use a revised custody and control form (CCF). If you’re not sure if that applies to your company, contact the experts at KRESS for confirmation!

Like most other aspects of your business, employment screening must stay nimble and adaptive in order to keep pace with the evolving demands of the marketplace. Every year, new problems and possibilities arise in the screening industry that could affect your bottom line.

Picture this: You’re interviewing a new applicant for a job at your company, but you can’t help but feel that something is off. The candidate says all the right things, and her resume is perfect for the job. The only problem is, your gut tells you otherwise. Should you go with your gut?

Some employees always seem to be looking for creative ways to get more paid time off. Some of us, however, have the opposite problem. We never seem to be able to find the “right time” to take our PTO.

The U.S. labor market is as tight as it’s been in recent memory, with the national unemployment rate falling to an 18-year low at the end of May. Regions known for high economic activity, including Houston, have even seen unemployment rates better than the national average.

In the #MeToo era, even major corporations are learning that there are major business and financial repercussions to being sued for sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying.

Another week is upon us, and new challenges and opportunities continue to shift and play out for employers and hiring managers across the United States.

Job openings in the U.S. are at record highs, according to the Department of Labor. American employers must now comply with new GDPR rules on background checks, and one Illinois nightclub is experimenting with background checking its own patrons. After a long weekend, here’s your Weekend Roundup:

Does this sound familiar? You interview candidates for a job opening, you find a qualified applicant who fits the bill, he or she has a good interview, and after careful consideration, your company extends an employment offer—except you never hear back.

Sexual harassment has been a hot topic of discussion amongst HR managers for nearly a year now following the litany of high-profile allegations of harassment brought to light by the #MeToo movement.

When workers are stressed out, bad things happen. Sustained stress can lead to poor morale, employee turnover, at-work substance abuse, and even workplace violence. While some occasional stress is normal, routinely high stress can be a recipe for disaster at your business.