In the year leading up to the publication of this article, the U.S. Congress had passed over 60 public laws. This translates to hundreds of new and amended statutes, many of which may directly affect employers. Comparable amounts of legislation are passed through state legislatures in any given year, leading to continuous changes in laws […]
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Federally-required startwork documents demand the time and attention of onboarding professionals worldwide. For over a decade, the focus on streamlining and centralizing these document retrieval and storage processes has grown. However, the state-to-state nuance and legalities surrounding some of these practices have made it difficult, and gaps in understanding have, at times, put organizations at
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A recent study shows that concern is growing about the role of artificial intelligence. In 2022, 38 percent of Americans surveyed expressed more concern than excitement about AI. In 2023, that number rose to 52 percent of participants surveyed. These concerns indeed bleed into the workplace, and HR departments, in particular, are growing increasingly anxious.
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For decades, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has aimed to define employment discrimination. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. However, confusion has arisen about when and under what circumstances these governing words apply. A recent Supreme Court case has shed some light on
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California employment law has undergone many changes recently at the state level. Some of these updates involve an increase in the minimum wage, expanded paid sick leave, changes to non-compete enforcement, and more. Now, the country’s most populated county (9.9 million inhabitants) is beginning to play some cards of its own. Los Angeles County has
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As of Q4 2023, 24 U.S. states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Thirty-eight states have legalized the medical use of the substance. More and more states are following suit as recreational marijuana use acceptance moves into the majority. However, marijuana use and possession is still considered a federal crime, contradicting (in a sense)
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Whether prompted by regulation, curiosity, discontent, or a combination, the average organization will begin seeking new screening vendor options every three years or so. However, this process can be complex and disruptive, especially for larger organizations with unique needs. Making a screening vendor switch is rarely as straightforward as anticipated. From what we have gathered
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As all hiring managers know, for every one thing within your control, there are likely several things outside of your control. The key to efficient hiring is understanding what can be controlled and refined, and adjusting until improvements are made. Working with large pools of candidates and relying on third-party vendors can be tricky. However,
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As of 2023, the average credit score in the U.S. was 715– an increase of over 25 points since 2010. The “credit score,” most commonly analyzed by FICO®, is a reasonably reliable, general measure of one’s creditworthiness. It weighs factors such as delinquencies, credit utilization, average account age, and more. We often obsess over this
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College and professional athletics certainly garner much attention. The United States ranks first among nations worldwide, with a sporting empire that generates over $500 billion annually. In recent years, issues involving misconduct have been brought to light. These issues include various forms of abuse towards the athletes, coaches, and even officials. Significant resources have been
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