Recruitment Policies

IRS Pressures Build: Budgetary Constraints, the Aging IRS Workforce and Changes in IRS Focus

by Thomas Cullinan, Joseph DePew, John Lanier, Mary Monahan, Daniel Schlueter | Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 4/25/2013

On April 10, 2013, President Obama released his proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget of the U.S. Government. The budget calls for an increase in funding for the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), which has faced budget cuts in...more

New York City on the Verge of Prohibiting Discrimination Based on an Individual's Unemployment Status

by Michael S. Arnold | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 2/15/2013

New York City employers beware: The New York City Council has once again acted to expand the nation’s broadest anti-discrimination law – this time to prohibit discrimination against New York City’s unemployed. While several...more

Succession Planning—Avoiding the Jekyll-Hyde Problem

by Jathan Janove | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 2/7/2013

Scenario: A highly regarded leader retires or leaves a company. Over time, his replacement increasingly seems to have come from a different planet. It’s a day to night comparison between the leader and his replacement — Dr....more

Proposed New York City Law Would Be First in Nation to Provide a Private Right of Action for Discrimination Against the Unemployed

by Barbara Hoey, Jennie Woltz | Littler on 2/7/2013

The New York City Council recently passed a proposed law (Bill 814-A) that would prohibit employers in the city from discriminating against unemployed individuals. Although Mayor Bloomberg has promised to veto the bill, the...more

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 2/4/2013

In This Issue: - Making Decisions on Corporate Campaign Expenditures - What’s in Store in Congresson Campaign Finance Reform? - DC Circuit Reversed Van Hollen. Players Changed Tactics to Avoid Disclosure. ...more

Capitol Hill Recruiting - ‘Tis the Season! by J.C. Boggs

by King & Spalding on 2/1/2013

The 2012 elections are now over, the holidays have come and gone, Congress and the White House have negotiated on the fiscal cliff (for the time being). Amidst all this, some Members and staff are more focused on negotiating...more

EEOC Priorities and Questions to Avoid in the Hiring Process

by Michelle Keogh | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 1/30/2013

On December 17, 2012, the EEOC approved its strategic enforcement plan for 2013-2016. Listed first among its national priorities is eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring. Specifically, the EEOC stated that it will...more

OFCCP Announces 2013 Agenda

by Carolyn Doppelt Gray, Lawrence Lorber, Katharine Parker, Leslie Silverman, Joshua Stein, Allan Weitzman | Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/24/2013

On December 21, 2012, the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs ("OFCCP") published its 2013 regulatory goals in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions ("Unified Agenda"), as required by Executive...more

EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan Highlights Emphasis on Systemic Discrimination Cases

by Jennifer Duke, Robert A. Fisher | Foley Hoag LLP on 1/17/2013

Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) adopted a new Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) setting forth its priorities and methods of enforcement for the next 4 years. ...more

Many Companies Placing Emphasis On Cultural Fit Over Qualifications When Hiring New Employees

by Jodi M. Frankel | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 1/17/2013

A client shared an interesting article that appeared recently in BusinessWeek which highlights a growing emphasis among H.R. professionals and job interviewers in finding job candidates that are a good “cultural fit” for an...more

EEOC Releases Its Strategic Enforcement Plan

by Stephanie Albrecht, Lauri A. Damrell, Gary Siniscalco | Orrick - Global Employment Law Group on 1/9/2013

On December 17, 2012, the EEOC released its Strategic Enforcement Plan. As previously reported, the EEOC released the draft SEP for public comment on September 4, 2012, with a plan to vote on and implement it by October 1....more

5 Best Practices for Employers Addressing Social Media Use in the Workplace

by Cecile Martin | Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 1/7/2013

For the second year in a row, Proskauer has conducted a global survey, “Social Media in the Workplace Around the World 2.0”, which addresses the use of social media in the work place....more

Global HR Hot Topic - January 2013: Cross-Border Diversity Initiatives for Recruiting and Retention

by Donald C. Dowling, Jr. | White & Case LLP on 1/5/2013

Challenge: Diversity initiatives that promote recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce are increasingly important outside the US. But transplanting a US diversity initiative for overseas workers risks confusion,...more

Unpaid Interns, Volunteers, And Trainees

by Michael Kelsheimer | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 12/31/2012

Who, What, Why . . . Who does it apply to: Every employer who has or intends to hire unpaid interns. When must an intern be paid: All “employees” of a business must be paid at least minimum wage unless they are a...more

Dear Tireless, Brilliant, Talented Job-Seekers: Friend Us on Facebook!

by Greentarget on 12/28/2012

Still anonymously searching for resumes on LinkedIn or Monster.com? That’s so 20th century. If you want to attract the most talented job seekers now, you’d best jump into the fray, not only on LinkedIn but also on Facebook,...more

EEOC Approves Strategic Enforcement Plan

by Matthew I. Bobb | BakerHostetler on 12/24/2012

On December 18, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) highlighting six high-priority target areas. The SEP stresses that the EEOC’s enforcement efforts...more

EEOC Approves Strategic Enforcement Plan

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 12/19/2012

Commission Establishes Priorities for Enforcement and Strategies for Integrating Agency Responsibilities - WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently approved a Strategic Enforcement...more

EEOC Releases Strategic Enforcement Plan

by Jodi M. Frankel, Kelley E. Kaufman | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 11/21/2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC" or the "Agency") recently released a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016. The Agency has requested public comment on the Plan, which...more

EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 10/11/2012

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or the “Agency”) released a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016. The Agency is seeking public comment on the Plan, which...more

EEOC Delays Release of Strategic Enforcement Plan, Suggesting Revisions to Draft Plan Likely

by Orrick - Global Employment Law Group on 10/3/2012

On September 4, 2012, the EEOC released for comment its draft Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP). The EEOC invited the public to comment on the SEP by September 18, 2012, with a plan to vote on the draft at the end of September...more

Summary of the EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan and What Employers Need to Know

by Helen A. Palladeno | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/18/2012

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) recently released to the public its draft Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP or Plan). The SEP will take effect October 1, 2012, and will remain in effect...more

EEOC Updates Strategic Enforcement Plan, Asks for Input

by XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 9/13/2012

On September 4, 2012, the EEOC released the latest draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2012-2016 (SEP). The agency seeks public comments on the draft, which must be submitted by 5:00 pm ET on September...more

EEOC Issues Strategic Enforcement Plan

by Akerman Senterfitt on 9/7/2012

On September 4, 2012, the EEOC issued a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan ("SEP") for public comment. ...more

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IRS Pressures Build: Budgetary Constraints, the Aging IRS Workforce and Changes in IRS Focus

New York City on the Verge of Prohibiting Discrimination Based on an Individual's Unemployment Status

Succession Planning—Avoiding the Jekyll-Hyde Problem

Proposed New York City Law Would Be First in Nation to Provide a Private Right of Action for Discrimination Against the Unemployed

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

Capitol Hill Recruiting - ‘Tis the Season! by J.C. Boggs

EEOC Priorities and Questions to Avoid in the Hiring Process

OFCCP Announces 2013 Agenda

EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan Highlights Emphasis on Systemic Discrimination Cases

Many Companies Placing Emphasis On Cultural Fit Over Qualifications When Hiring New Employees

EEOC Releases Its Strategic Enforcement Plan

5 Best Practices for Employers Addressing Social Media Use in the Workplace

Global HR Hot Topic - January 2013: Cross-Border Diversity Initiatives for Recruiting and Retention

Unpaid Interns, Volunteers, And Trainees

Dear Tireless, Brilliant, Talented Job-Seekers: Friend Us on Facebook!

EEOC Approves Strategic Enforcement Plan

EEOC Approves Strategic Enforcement Plan

EEOC Releases Strategic Enforcement Plan

EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan

EEOC Delays Release of Strategic Enforcement Plan, Suggesting Revisions to Draft Plan Likely

Summary of the EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan and What Employers Need to Know

EEOC Updates Strategic Enforcement Plan, Asks for Input

EEOC Issues Strategic Enforcement Plan

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