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The Rise of Social Media Screening in a Changing Hiring Process

Sterling Check

We sat down with Ken Schnee and Ben Mones to discuss the impact of social media on the hiring process and trends effecting the screening world. Ben is the CEO and Co-founder of Fama , the world’s largest social media screening company and leader in the application of artificial intelligence technology in background screening services.

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Marijuana, Opioids and Disability Discrimination: What Employers Should Know

Cisive

In an era where employers are having to plan for changes in workplace drug testing compliance, primarily due to evolving marijuana laws and our nations opioid crisis, another compliance beast continues to rear confuse employers: Disability Discrimination. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees with disabilities.

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Marijuana in the Workplace: A Year of Change for Employment Drug Testing

Cisive

Section 900-50 amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act [4] protects those who use “lawful products” from discrimination at work. The Legislature attempted to correct the anti-discrimination law, but in April 2018 the Governor vetoed it. The law as it is today ( L.D. 1] [link]. [2] 2] HB 1438, Article 1, Section 1-5(e). [3]

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Time for Another Look at Wellness Programs

Compensation Cafe

One reason for lack of savings is because additional health screenings built into the programs encourage overuse of unnecessary care which pushes spending higher. Some companies have faced workplace discrimination lawsuits over the use of financial penalties. Whether that would continue long-term is anybody’s guess.

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OSHA Clarifies Guidance on Post-Incident Drug Testing and Workplace Safety Incentive Programs

General Information Services

The rule prohibited employers from discharging or discriminating against an employee for reporting a work-related injuries or illness. Dr. Simo served as HireRight’s medical director starting in 2009 and was promoted to chief medical officer in 2015. 1904.35 (b)(1)(iv).

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Court Declines to Apply ADA’s Benefits Safe Harbor to Employer’s Wellness Incentive

HR Daily Advisor

In 2009, Orion implemented a wellness program that included a health risk assessment (HRA) and biometric screening. However, the court found that Congress’ directive to issue regulations on ADA Title I (employment discrimination and inquiries) did not foreclose the EEOC from interpreting the safe. The case is EEOC v. Background.

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What is blind recruitment – and does it work?

cipHR

Academic studies and research surveys suggest that bias and discrimination are rife in the hiring process. Instead of doing the auditions face-to-face, they put up a screen between the musicians and those hearing the music. Why you can’t ignore unconscious bias in the workplace. How significant is the problem of bias in recruitment?