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Ban the Box Now: More the Rule than Exception when Screening

HR Daily Advisor

Ban the box laws that remove the box on applications that job applicants are asked to check if they have a criminal record are now more the rule than the exception for Human Resources professionals when screening applicants. For more information on ban the box laws, background checks, and salary inquiries join Lester S.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways.

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A Guide to Diversity in Citizenship, Immigration, and National Origin in the Workplace?

HR Digest

The United States has long been a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds , with millions of foreign-born individuals calling it home. While this number has seen a slight decline from its 2018 peak, it remains a significant demographic within the country. ” can help employers make informed decisions during the hiring process.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ireland

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The Irish employment law is comprehensive and covers various aspects such as employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures. It is advisable to consult legal experts or employment consultants to ensure compliance with Irish labor laws. How to Hire Employees in Ireland?

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5 Reasons Why HR Compliance is More Complicated Than Ever

Cisive

Because compliance is changing so quickly on the state and federal level, HR departments are finding it more and more challenging to keep up with current regulations and changes to employment law. Non-compliance is expensive, and “I didn’t know that law changed” isn’t a valid excuse according to our court system.

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Status of NPLA, ‘Ban-the-Box’ Regulations

HRWatchdog

Several FEHC-proposed regulations that clarify topics like new parent leave and criminal background checks will be up for public comment soon. The FEHC held a meeting on October 19, 2018, during which it discussed further amendments to the regulations. Clarity on Use of Criminal Convictions in Hiring, Employment Decisions.

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Attracting Talent Without Attracting Litigation: Avoiding Pitfalls in Managing the Modern Workplace

PlanSource

This article is a recap of a recent webinar with Bill Robbinson – Shareholder, Corporate & Employment Law – Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe. In our latest webinar, Bill Robbinson, Shareholder at Zimmerman, Kiser, & Sutcliffe joined us to review some of the latest employment law updates.