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Media Bistro: “Communications Executive Resigns After Background Check Uncovers Red Flag” … Yet another falsified degree is uncovered in an employee background check—this time, it was for Wal-Mart’s communication vice president.

September 13-14, 2014 … Inc.: “Free Food Makes Employees Happy, So Naturally the IRS Wants to Tax It” … As if there weren’t enough tax codes currently that small businesses have to follow, the IRS is now looking to tax food supplied in the office, including lunches and snacks. Inc.

Most companies have a rehire policy of some kind—you have to differentiate between those employees you want back on your team and those who can never, ever darken your doorway again once they walk out. But, what determines whether an employee is eligible for re-hire or not?

Sept. 7—Sept. 8, 2014 … TLNT.com: “Court: ADA Requires Accommodating Employees with Angry Outbursts” According to a recent lawsuit, the employee listed angry outbursts directed at subordinates, among the symptoms of his physical ailments.

CNN [VIDEO]: “Five Facts from the US Labor Market”  … In this brief video, CNN focuses on highlights from the latest labor market report, including:

[h4]Harvard Business Review: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified”[/h4] You’ve likely heard the statistic, but, as this article points out, the reason has commonly be cited as a lack of confidence (since men apply when they meet only 60 % of the qualifications).

This is the final piece in a series on avoiding unnecessary risks in the hiring process, published in response to the documents jointly published by the EEOC on background screening and the recent rash of litigation.

So, how do you decide who to hire when you have multiple positions to fill and hundreds of applicants? Can you streamline the process and eliminate candidates more quickly with a hiring matrix? Yes, and no.

“August 2014 will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This only happens once every 823 years.  The Chinese call it silver pockets full.

Facebook Photos Actually Helped the Employer Reveal Employee Dishonesty After Termination … An RN on a lawful FMLA leave was discharged from her position at Detroit Medical Center after the employer discovered she had misrepresented her qualifying medical condition in her FMLA leave request.

Recently, a House Subcommittee heard from the EEOC on individualized assessments and criminal background checks as a matter of policy. An attorney representing the U.S. Congress alleged that the EEOC’s guidance is faulty.