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Employers Paid Out $174M to Resolve Background Check Lawsuits

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A new compilation of court records finds that over the past decade employers have paid out over $174 million to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging that they violated federal rules governing the use of background-check reports on job applicants. Related : Why FCRA Standards and Processes Matter for Employers. million).

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Fair Chance Hiring and Criminal Background Checks

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As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased diversity.

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Fair Chance Hiring Practices

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As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased equity and diversity.

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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

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Background. The MITRE Corporation is a nonprofit research and development organization that provides services to the federal government. In 2007, “Demetri” began working at MITRE’s New Jersey location as a midlevel simulation and modeling engineer supporting the U.S. ” The company used the system for only 3 years.

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How to Improve Communication in Your Workplace

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When was the last time you opened your email inbox at work and found nothing but clear, useful messages? Research shows that most people spend 13 hours of their workweek dealing with emails. In this article, we’re going to cover some workplace communication issues, including: The importance of effective communication at work.

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California Court Reminds Employers to Follow Their Own Policies

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A recent ruling against the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) made clear that an employer bears the burden to inquire further when an employee makes an ambiguous request for time off for a medical condition. In February 2011, Kennedy took steps to have Moore’s position eliminated.

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California Employers, Follow Your Own Policies!

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A recent ruling against the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) made clear that an employer bears the burden to inquire further when an employee makes an ambiguous request for time off for a medical condition. In February 2011, Kennedy took steps to have Moore’s position eliminated. They didn’t discuss the request further.