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What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers

Feb 25, 2016 | Compliance

Texas is not New York. And, if you’ve seen even one Pace commercial and nodded your head in agreement, you know what we’re saying. But, what about employment? How do the employment policies passed in New York City affect Texans? While there’s not a one-to-one...

Marijuana, Marriage and Employment: The Weekend Roundup

Jul 6, 2015 | 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. Additionally, Oregon legalized recreational and medical marijuana recently; they followed...

Building False Hopes Under the Heading of Justice

Nov 6, 2013 | Company Culture

Target is making headlines for choosing to remove the question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” from their initial job application. They are not alone. Legislators are behind the practice as well, with 10 states and 51 cities passing a law supporting this...

Texas Leads the Charge

Sep 19, 2013 | Compliance

One state legislature has now taken note of the Hobson’s choice referred to in the district court’s opinion on the EEOC suit against the Freeman Companies this August. In the Freeman case, the judge explained that the EEOC has a responsibility to deal with...

10 Things Every Employer Should Know to Stay Compliant

Jul 26, 2013 | Compliance

Overcoming unfair barriers to employment is one of the current strategic enforcement priorities of the EEOC. The commission says it wants to further educate the public and the employer community on the appropriate use of conviction records. They urge employers to give...