


Why You Should Always Keep an Eye on Your Workforce
For HR professionals, a pre-hire screening often offers an internal sense of security and satisfaction. After locating and interviewing qualified candidates, the thorough verification of a candidate’s background enables hiring managers to breathe a sigh of relief that...
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...
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...
Weekend Roundup: Sick Leave Ordinance, Nevada Nixes Marijuana Testing, Trucking Industry Reform
Employers in San Antonio and Dallas need to be prepared to comply with a new sick leave ordinance for employees who work at least 80 hours per year in their respective cities. A violation of the ordinance can cost employers a $500 fine. A law is expected to go in...