Going into effect October 13th, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform (Senate Bill S.2371) formally amends the state’s “Ban the Box” law and further restricts the ability of employers to consider the criminal history of job applicants during the...
Oftentimes, employers may request the salary history of an applicant. What is a salary history? Salary history usually presents the past earnings of the employers. Some companies ask for it while applying for the job, while the others ask for it during interview if you are...
Screening new employees is not only a smart business move; today it is a necessity. Unfortunately, every single person who works for your company presents a certain amount of risk. There’s no need to panic, however, there is a need to make sure all workers...
From the 1980s onward, background checks had been a new trend conducted by employers. The goal had been to improve the quality of their new hires and minimize negligent hiring risks. Job seekers were required to self-identify their criminal history on the applications. Their past as an inmate...
The Fair Chance Act is being debated by citizens of New York City. These citizens want to see new laws passed that will govern the way that employers treat their employees. Employers are advised that Fair Chance Act Violations could come with a hefty cost. They are...
As of January 1st, 2018, California has a new bill AB 168-- which prohibits California employers from asking job applicants about their past salary. Stated as "an attempt to move closer toward narrowing the gender wage gap," supporters of this bill suggest if a woman...
The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index showed that over the last 12 years illegal drug usage is on an upward trend. This occurs among all populations including "general workers" and those who are Safety-Sensitive. In Summary, "4.2% of workers tested positive for one of the most...
According to the Central District Court of California, Walmart and Disneyland are both involved in their own Class Action Lawsuits after running Background Checks that are not Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliant. According to such suits, both companies exhibit “a policy and practice of procuring investigative consumer...
A verification of educational credentials and achievements is an important part of the hiring process since it gives the employer the ability to lean about an applicant’s experience and ability. Education qualifications are also critical as resumes can often be misleading or imprecise. According to several...
Already mandatory for federal contractors, some state contractors and companies that want to participate in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training program, E-Verify could soon become mandatory for all U.S. employers. The system could replace Form I-9. The Bill recently written...
