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Are Your Employment Law Policies in Compliance?

HR Counselor's Corner

Completing an HR Assessment can ensure legal compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulations and HR best practices. When reviewing your policy make sure: Background checks comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Hiring practices are standardized and consistent to avoid claims of discrimination.

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Your Ultimate HR Compliance Checklist for 2024

Analytics in HR

corporations have paid out a staggering $3 billion in employment-related and civil-rights lawsuits over allegations that their employer did not comply with applicable laws. Compliance minimizes the risk of employment-related grievances, legal penalties, fines, and lawsuits. The risk of non-compliance can be detrimental.

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HR Compliance: What is HR’s Role in Ensuring Compliance

Netchex HR Blog

Learn more about HR compliance and discover the important role HR plays in overall compliance for your organization. Compliance is the process of defining, developing, and implementing various policies and procedures to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. What is HR compliance? What is HR’s role in compliance?

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Updates From the EEOC’s New Strategic Plan

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its fiscal 2022-2026 strategic plan outlining its vision, goals, and objectives. workplaces are subject to the EEOC for background checks made when hiring, among many other workplace activities where discrimination is possible.

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The Complete HR Compliance Glossary

Zenefits

Depending on your background, compliance can be one of those words that sends shivers of terror down your spine. 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.

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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. The good news is that staying compliant with federal and state laws doesn’t have to be a hassle. Recruiting compliance 101: Regulators and laws. Think through your job description.