U.S. House Passes Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance Act is a ban the box law that prohibits criminal history inquiries until after a conditional offer is extended.
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Marijuana Laws Continue Rapid Expansion
View postIllinois, New Jersey and Oklahoma are now added to the list of jurisdictions employers must consider when drug testing applicants for marijuana use.
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The Salary History Trend Continues
View postOver the few weeks, several jurisdictions have passed salary history bans impacting private employers.
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Texas Earns a Win in EEOC Fight
View postOn August 6, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals weighed in on Texas’ fight against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission criminal records guidance.
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Can Adjudication Be Simplified? Yes!
View postThere is a misconception among some human resources professionals that candidate screening and adjudication must be manual processes. Automation can be applied to this process to improve speed, compliance, and results.
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Employers Confront Questions About Substance Abuse and Screening Part II: Alcohol
View postAlcohol collides with the Americans with Disability Act as alcoholism may be considered a disability. Employers must be cautious about any inquiries into alcohol use, particularly questions such as how much an individual drinks, during the hiring and employment process.
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Employers Confront Questions About Substance Abuse and Screening Part I: Marijuana
View postPart 1 of a 3 part series discussing substance abuse and drug testing.
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Legislative Update: Ban the Box & Salary History Laws Continue to Spread
View postAt this point in the year, the majority of state legislatures have adjourned their legislative session. As is typical, the end of the session led to a flurry of legislative activity with several actions impacting employers as it relates to background screening. Particularly in Maryland, Colorado and Missouri.