Why E-Verify is Unavailable During the Government Shutdown
Did you know that E-Verify is a service of the federal government? That’s right: E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from a job candidate’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and...
Five Tips for Effective, Compliant Social Media Screening
For many employers and HR workers, it’s just too tempting. How can you not take a peek at a job candidate’s social media feeds, especially if you’re hiring this person for an important or sensitive position? Up to 70 percent of companies are now using applicant social...
Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims May Be Coming to an End
In the midst of the #MeToo movement, an important issue for HR managers came under the spotlight: forced arbitration for sexual harassment cases in employment agreements. The practice, which often silences victims, can be difficult for employees and victims to...
