


Weekend Roundup: No Paid Vacation, Minimum Wage Raise, Drug Testing Truckers
The United States continues to be the only nation with an advanced economy that does not guarantee its workers any paid vacation time, according to a new study by the nonprofit Center for Economic and Policy Research. In other news, the House will vote on the first...
What’s Included in a Background Check?
Most employers understand why they need to run background checks on the people they hire: to prevent fraud and ensure that they aren’t putting their business, their employees, and their customers at undue risk by hiring someone with a history of criminality. After...
Why Summertime Should Be Prime Time for Hiring
Just like the weather, hiring trends change with the seasons. The new year tends to start with a bang as many companies have a fresh budget to spend. The fall months are also regarded as a peak hiring season, before slowing down during the winter holiday season. And...
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Age Discrimination, NH Okays Ban, Equal Pay
After a downturn in business for a company in Houston, they conducted a reduction in force (“RIF”) terminating a 64-year-old employee, while retaining a 27-year-old employee. The 64-year-old filed suit under the ADEA. In other news, Senate Bill 100 in New Hampshire...