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 […]
Red flags employers should never ignore
We’ve all been there during the background screening process. Specifically, those irritating red flags that pop up in reports. Hiring the right candidate is essential to protect your workplace 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 […]
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. […]