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5 Steps to Conducting a Background Check for Employment

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If you’re looking to fill an open role at your small business, finding candidates can be easy. A background check for employment is a screening tool that employers use to identify if a candidate’s past history is accurate. But are they the right candidate? That’s a little trickier. What is a background check for employment?

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Updates From the EEOC’s New Strategic Plan

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workplaces are subject to the EEOC for background checks made when hiring, among many other workplace activities where discrimination is possible. Learn more about the key changes within the EEOC Strategic Plan and how employers can adapt, including when it comes to background checks. Table of Contents What is the EEOC Strategic Plan?

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Updates From the EEOC’s New Strategic Plan

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24, 2023 Chad Ascar Director of Compliance & Training The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its fiscal 2022-2026 strategic plan outlining its vision, goals, and objectives. Learn more about the key changes within the EEOC Strategic Plan and how employers can adapt, including when it comes to background checks.

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

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Here’s a quick checklist of some major federal laws you’ll need to tackle at different employee thresholds in your growth. Employers may not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 1+ Employee. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , via DoL. Equal Pay Act (EPA), via EEOC.

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The Complete HR Compliance Glossary

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A regulation managed through the DoL requiring employers to create programs and provide reporting demonstrating that they actively recruit, hire, and train covered veterans, disabled persons, minorities, and women. Age Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ). A B C D E F G H I L M N O P S T U V W. Affirmative Action Program (AAP).

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How To Avoid A Recruiting Non-Compliance Lawsuit: Hiring Compliance 101

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Most recruiting-based lawsuits deal with discrimination cases, with the average defense expense through settlement costing $160,000. Let’s take a deeper look at what that process would look like for your business. The EEOC regulates and enforces federal anti-discrimination laws. Think through your job description.

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A return-to-work process after an extended employee absence

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Essential elements of the return-to-work process: Communicate the process and all expectations in writing to the employee at a designated time before they’re expected to return. Notify the employee of: New training requirements New job responsibilities Updated company policies or procedures. Overview of the return-to-work process.