Excerpted from SHRM blog by Lisa Nagele-Piazza President Donald Trump has promised to undo Obama-era regulations that business groups say are overly burdensome. What does this mean for wage and hour laws that affect employers? A panel of...
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GroupOne Background Screening has often been asked if we can conduct background checks on minors. Is it legal? Usually the answer is “Yes,” but there are many elements to consider before performing such checks. In order to conduct a background...
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Excerpted from tucsonnews.com, by Bud Foster Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed an executive order instructing all state agencies to adopt new hiring practices that don’t discriminate against people who have been arrested or been in prison...
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Excerpted from natlawreview.com, by Erin C. Horton Earlier this month, in a case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Home Depot avoided a class action suit under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The...
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In remembrance and honor to our country’s military veterans, government businesses, court houses and employers will recognize Friday, November 10 as the Veteran’s Day holiday. As a result of the closure, some information and research assignments...
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Excerpted from an SHRM Blog by Paul Wolfe Age and experience are often viewed as measures of knowledge. However, it’s not always that simple or straightforward. The young tech leader in a hoodie is still a prevalent stereotype. A recent study by...
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Excerpted from lexology.com, by Timothy “Tim” J. St. George and Scott Kelly According to a litigation statistics report issued by WebRecon LLC, consumer lawsuits alleging violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act increased by nearly...
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Excerpted from lexology.com, by Pamela Q. Devata and Jennifer L. Mora In the last three years, employers have seen a sharp increase in the number of employment class actions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most of the reported cases...
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Excerpted from patch.com A proposal to strengthen background checks for ride-share drivers was released last week by the California Public Utilities Commission, CPUC officials said. The proposal sets forth three enhancements. First, it requires...
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Excerpted from natlawreview.com, by Lindsay Buchanan Burke and Moriah Daugherty Today, one of the most critical risks a company can face is the cyber risks associated with its own employees or contractors. Companies are confronting an...
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Just as employers across the U.S. are getting used to “Ban the Box,” states and cities are now passing ordinances banning “Pay History” inquiries. These laws restrict employers from inquiring about salary histories or benefit packages. Some also...
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Excerpted from natlawreview.com, by Mary E. Kapsak The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) continues to cause issues for employers that run afoul of its provisions when reviewing consumer background reports as part of the hiring process. Most...
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