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Federal, state and corporate: Are your background checks in compliance?

Federal, state and corporate: Are your background checks in compliance?


Compliance–it is one of the top concerns for SMBs this year, but where does the SMB begin? Many aspects of a business are required to meet federal and state standards.

The deadly cost of no pre-employment checks: The Weekend Roundup

The deadly cost of no pre-employment checks: The Weekend Roundup


This week reveals the cost of no pre-employment checks, as well as the reality of pre-employment checks in the workplace. In the UK, a cyclist was killed because of negligent hiring practices.

Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?

Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?


Ensuring that your background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is crucial for avoiding legal pitfalls and maintaining a trustworthy hiring process. This guide explains how employers, HR professionals…

Marijuana, Marriage and Employment: The Weekend Roundup

Marijuana, Marriage and Employment: The Weekend Roundup


Last week was a busy one, even though it was only four days. The Colorado courts made a pivotal decision on marijuana usage in support of employers and a zero tolerance policy.

Can you tell if your job applicant lies?

Can you tell if your job applicant lies?


In the June newsletter, we talked a bit about sniffing out honesty in applicants. But, Chandra Kill, CEO and author of the piece, is a licensed private investigator and the mother of six–if anyone has a built-in truth barometer, it’s her.

HR’s necessary evolution and the Supreme Court: The Weekend Roundup

HR’s necessary evolution and the Supreme Court: The Weekend Roundup


In a slowly recovering economy, business analysts are taking a close look at HR and how it impacts business. While HR has long had the ability to dramatically impact every business, from culture to talent to finance, that power is rarely leveraged in this economic climate.

Colo. supports employers' zero tolerance policy

Colo. supports employers' zero tolerance policy


Image: thedailychronic.net … Colorado Supreme Court supports zero tolerance drug policy for employers. Marijuana and employment has been a hot topic for some time, especially since the legalization by several states.

Employment and Drug Tests: The Weekend Roundup

Employment and Drug Tests: The Weekend Roundup


Last week, Quest Diagnostics released their annual report, and it showed a sharp increase in the number of positive drug tests in the workplace. Last year, the increase was credited to a rise in prescription drugs, but this year, Quest credits illicit drug use.

Do You Track, or Do You Trust? Finding the balance

Do You Track, or Do You Trust? Finding the balance


Employers today have choices that their predecessors did not. In the past, employers relied on a timecard and on their employees’ truthfulness when working offsite. (And, this wasn’t that long ago.

Ban the Box and Drug Tests: Weekend Roundup

Ban the Box and Drug Tests: Weekend Roundup


HR news has been all over the internet this week. From new OSHA regulations on restroom use to drug testing, the range of topics has been broad. However, there are two issues that will impact many HR professionals: the Ban the Box acceptance trend and a rise in illicit drug use in the workforce.

FCRA, EEOC and employee privacy: A legal update

FCRA, EEOC and employee privacy: A legal update


In the last month, employers have been top of mind for the courts, including the Supreme Court. The legislatures have been no different, focused on bringing mandates such as increased minimum wage and the nuances of the FCRA into law. But, which cases do you need to know about?

Hiring Intelligence: The Weekend Roundup

Hiring Intelligence: The Weekend Roundup


Hiring is a conundrum for many entrepreneurs and business owners, and a central function of HR. Are you doing hiring right? Could you be hiring better? This week, it’s all about finding and fitting the best people to your team. Image: timsackett.com … Tim Sackett:

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