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

Insperity

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. Notify the employee of: New training requirements New job responsibilities Updated company policies or procedures. The return to work can be a significant transition for your employees who have been out of the office for weeks to months.

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5 Steps to Conducting a Background Check for Employment

Homebase

A background check for employment is a screening tool that employers use to identify if a candidate’s past history is accurate. Pre-employment criminal background check A criminal background check is a background check that screens public records to see if a candidate has any sort of criminal background. That’s a little trickier.

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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

Precheck

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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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. Below you’ll find a glossary of several HR-related terms that are used when anyone is talking about HR compliance. Age Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ). We understand. 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. Recruiting compliance 101: Regulators and laws. The problem with compliance issues is that even an unintentional question or half-baked procedure could end up as part of a costly lawsuit.

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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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With a fast-growing small business, compliance is just one of many things on your to-do list, behind hiring, improving operations, and fine-tuning your products. Employers may not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 1+ Employee. Equal Pay Act (EPA), via EEOC.