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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

The current labor shortage puts candidates in the driver’s seat, but this is no time to cut corners when it comes to critical hiring practices like identity verification and comprehensive background screening. With the right background screening partner, you can fast-track screening and hire the right fit — quickly and with confidence.

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Employment Screening Policies Adapt to Meet Changing Marijuana Laws

Sterling Check

While marijuana use remains federally prohibited, many employers are revisiting background screening requirements as they adapt their policies to accommodate the changing legal landscape. It’s also important to note that exceptions exist with decriminalized marijuana use, even in locations where pre-hire drug screening is prohibited.

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3 Ways To Avoid Legal Traps In Candidate Screening

Peopletrail

How Can We Avoid Legal Traps in Candidate Screening ? At the same time, you need to be aware of the legality of screening potential employees and make sure that you do not violate any employment law or anti-discrimination law in the process. In 2012, Pepsi paid $3.13 Screening Law Violations.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

InfoMart

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. In the states that have passed anti-discrimination laws, courts have ruled that the states have the final say on the matter. Tammy Cohen, an industry pioneer and expert in identity and employment screening, founded InfoMart over 28 years ago.

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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Texas Against 2012 EEOC Guideline

Sterling Check

In a blow against the EEOC, a federal judge recently ruled in favor of the State of Texas against the EEOC 2012 Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Currently, the ruling is directly related only to the state of Texas.

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Deep Dive: 4 States with New Workplace Drug & Alcohol Laws

Cisive

Takeaways Cannabis laws are limiting employers from screening for cannabis. Top 4 employer takeaways for a successful drug screening program. Below is a review of the most recent legal changes to workplace drug and alcohol screening programs. No test or methodology is available today to determine the impairment of cannabis.

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Deep Dive: 4 States with New Workplace Drug & Alcohol Laws

Precheck

Takeaways Cannabis laws are limiting employers from screening for cannabis. Top 4 employer takeaways for a successful drug screening program. Below is a review of the most recent legal changes to workplace drug and alcohol screening programs. No test or methodology is available today to determine the impairment of cannabis.