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Texas Leads the Charge

One state legislature has now taken note of the Hobson’s choice referred to in the district court’s opinion on the EEOC suit against the Freeman Companies this August.

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Today Show Airs Public Security Warning
Criminal Background Checks

Today Show Airs Public Security Warning

Are You Letting Violent Felons in Your Home? After so many warnings and tragedies, many companies are still hire contractors without performing background checks.

10 Things Every Employer Should Know to Stay Compliant
Compliance

10 Things Every Employer Should Know to Stay Compliant

Overcoming unfair barriers to employment is one of the current strategic enforcement priorities of the EEOC.

The Definition of "Spouse" and "Marriage" is Now Governed by State Law and Those Laws are Changing Fast
Compliance

The Definition of "Spouse" and "Marriage" is Now Governed by State Law and Those Laws are Changing Fast

Leaving More Questions Than Answers, the Decision on DOMA Affects Many Employers On June 26, 2013…

Clarifying Different Types of Criminal Records – Top 10 List
Criminal Background Checks

Clarifying Different Types of Criminal Records – Top 10 List

What are Examples of Criminal Records?

Are you considering background checks for the first time?
Criminal Background Checks

Are you considering background checks for the first time?

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Steps to Improve and Inspire for HR Professionals
HR Best Practices

Steps to Improve and Inspire for HR Professionals

First yourself, then Others.  3 Steps You Can Take to Start the Year off Right!

Should Smokers Be Banned….Forever?
Company Culture

Should Smokers Be Banned….Forever?

USA Today and the American Heart Association are reporting that more and more employers are, “…imposing bans on smokers.

Drug Screening

Drug screening 101: Do you know everything you need to know?

Everything You Never Wanted to Know about Drug Testing from KRESS Inc.

What’s Included in an Oil & Gas Background Check (and Why It Matters)
Oil and Gas

What’s Included in an Oil & Gas Background Check (and Why It Matters)

In the oil and gas sector, background checks aren’t just a formality; they're a safety tool.

Holiday Parties, “Trashed Panda,” and Your Alcohol Policy: A Friendly Reality Check
Drug Screening

Holiday Parties, “Trashed Panda,” and Your Alcohol Policy: A Friendly Reality Check

The Ashland, Virginia “drunk raccoon” was objectively hilarious.

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