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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Asking About Salary History: A Debate
Recently I found myself in an interesting, and somewhat enjoyable, tussle on the professional networking site LinkedIn. I had come across an article written by an attorney and human resources consultant in the Twin Cities area who was expressing displeasure about the Society for Human Resource Management, commonly called SHRM, filing an amicus brief with […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance on complying with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Paid FMLA provisions. Below is the content of the guidance for employers: The information provided here is the guidance from the United States Department of Labor and is reproduced and distributed as […]
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