Is it discriminatory to use credit history when hiring?
Well, it depends. Using credit history in hiring is generally legal under federal law but can be considered discrimination if it disproportionately impacts protected groups (race, sex, age) without being job-related. While […]
Home Depot under investigation after announcing layoffs
Excerpted from an HBL Blog Home Depot recently announced layoffs affecting almost 800 workers at its Georgia locations. In response, law firm Strauss Borrelli PLLC has launched an investigation of […]
Do background check workers need to be licensed PIs?
Did you know that every employee at GroupOne Background Screening is a licensed private investigator? Well, now you do! But we should note, not only is this a source of […]
Workplace Investigations: Why Investigate?
Excerpted from a Levy Employment Law LLC Blog by Tracey Levy Workplace investigations are not – or should not be – simply about helping an organization limit or avoid liability. […]