Study reveals “Ban the Box” has increased the hiring of former prisoners

A new research study released this month by Case Western Reserve University reports the “Ban the Box” movement has improved employment opportunities for former prisoners. The Ban the Box practice, […]
America has trouble with black hair and NYC plans to change that

Excerpted from a FisherBroyles LLP blog by Richard B. Cohen A great article was posted last year in The New York Times, entitled “Why Are Black People Still Punished for […]
So, you have a job candidate. Now what?

Blog by Danilio Davila, LPI, RACR, FCRA Basic Certification, Executive Director, GroupOne Background Screening The talent acquisition and onboarding process may vary from industry to industry. However, once a job […]
A $6M misunderstanding? PA jury finds age and national origin discrimination

Excerpted from a Jackson Lewis blog by Diane Windholz and Damon W. Silver Following a five-day trial, a federal jury in Pennsylvania has awarded more than $6 million to a […]