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Recordkeeping Part I

by Michael Kelsheimer | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 2/25/2013

Who does it apply to: In this edition, it varies according to the requirements of the particular law identified below. I am taking a short two-part break from my regular format to bring you the record keeping requirements...more

New Jersey Could Join Ban The Box Trend

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 2/13/2013

New Jersey legislators have proposed a law to prevent employers in the Garden State from asking prospective employees about their criminal history on job applications. This "Ban the Box" proposal refers to the box often...more

Legal Challenges to Applicant Credit Checks

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 6/6/2011

Employers face rising criticism regarding their use of credit histories in hiring decisions. Civil rights advocates raise concerns that use of credit histories unfairly disadvantages certain segments of the population....more

Better Double Check Your Use Of Credit Checks

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 3/9/2011

Colorado, Maryland and Pennsylvania are the latest to join a growing number of states that have taken steps to limit an employer's ability to perform credit checks on its employees. So far, only four states have actually...more

Use of Credit Checks as a Hiring Screen Draws Questions

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 5/11/2010

Credit checks have become a common tool for employers looking for information to screen employees. Especially for employers who are inundated with employment applications in this tight job market, credit checks are an easy...more

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Recordkeeping Part I

New Jersey Could Join Ban The Box Trend

Legal Challenges to Applicant Credit Checks

Better Double Check Your Use Of Credit Checks

Use of Credit Checks as a Hiring Screen Draws Questions

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