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In our latest episode, Anne Bibeau, co-chair of the Labor & Employment practice, joins host Leah Stiegler to explore best practices for navigating hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds. Leah and Anne share insights on...more
Recruiting in today’s market can feel like a high-speed race. Whether you’re doing high-volume hiring or filling a single position quickly, the pressure is on to find the right candidates fast....more
Proper and meaningful employee onboarding is essential. Learn best practices for effective hiring and initial onboarding to help diminish problems down the road. Interviewing, background and reference checks, as well as...more
You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more
In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more
Background checks are essential in hiring, but many HR leaders skip them to save time. This approach causes headaches, so many employers turn to background search software. But with so many options available, how do you...more
In this webinar, discover why data security is more than a checkbox and gain insights into the risks and best practices that can safeguard your organization. Join industry experts as they delve into the risks, laws and...more
Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more
An internal audit of a company’s human resources practices can be used to mitigate potential liabilities by preemptively identifying areas of exposure and proactively implementing corrective measures. As discussed in the...more
In today’s competitive job market, conducting thorough background checks on potential employees is crucial. Background check software is one of the most comprehensive ways to ensure pre-employment screening is done correctly....more
Employers who use an external company to conduct background checks should be sure this company provides you (or your applicants, if the external company is sending these notices directly) with the new “Summary of Your Rights”...more
Hiring is a complex process that requires attention to detail and adherence to various legal requirements. One of the biggest challenges HR professionals face is the ever-changing legal landscape, as laws and regulations...more
Join us on Wednesday, September 21 at noon for a live-stream of our Eighth Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar as we discuss hiring, onboarding and retention. Our attorneys will discuss everything from the initial...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
Q: Ban the Box has been around for several years now, and I know at least one city in Iowa implemented local regulations about background checks. What is the status in Iowa?...more
Key Points - The past eight months have featured the introduction of myriad new state and city laws impacting New York firms. From amendments to the NYC Fair Chance Act and NYS Paid Family Leave Law, to the expansion...more
Recent Amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA) that took effect on July 29, 2021, significantly expand the scope of the FCA by imposing new restrictions on an employer’s ability to take adverse action against...more
If the chaos of COVID wiped out all your memory regarding recent employment law changes, a short history lesson is probably in order. Nationally, a number of cities, states, counties, and municipalities decided to change...more
And then you go and make it worse. The Volokh Conspiracy posted last week about a Human Resources Business Partner who sued his former employer in federal court (Oregon). I am in a charitable mood as I write this post,...more
Suffolk County, New York will soon follow other state and local governments that have enacted “ban the box” legislation focusing on an applicant’s qualifications for a position prior to considering the applicant’s possible...more
Q: Can I use electronic signatures for consents to background checks under the Fair Credit Reporting Act? A: Yes, the FCC issued an opinion in 2001, determining that the FCRA requirements to obtain written consent can be...more