Background checks can create risk, in the form of employment law violations when they are performed or negligent hiring suits when they aren’t performed. The employer is always liable for this risk, even if the check is performed by a vendor. With these facts in mind here is a brief guide on navigating employer background […]
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Diversity & Inclusion for Small Businesses
Conversation in America is currently focused on diversity. From the several high-profile deaths in recent months, to the protests occurring across the nation, to the massive response on social media, the message is clear: racism and prejudice should have ended a long time ago and will no longer be tolerated. However, stopping injustice is the […]
Read MoreReturning to Work After COVID-19: Tips & Advice
While the Department of Labor[1], Center for Disease Control[2], and Minnesota’s Department for Employment and Economic Development[3] all offer guidance on what businesses must do before they can bring their employees back and open their doors, they offer very little help on how to manage your return to work. The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented […]
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