Understanding the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, also known as the "Ban the Box" law, aims to provide individuals with a criminal record a fair chance at employment by prohibiting federal contractors and agencies from inquiring about criminal history until a conditional job offer is made. Understanding and[…]

Minnesota Clean Slate Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Clean Slate Law introduces new expungement rules that will impact hiring practices. Employers must update their policies to comply with this law and ensure fair treatment of job applicants with qualifying criminal records.

New Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance

For many people emerging from the criminal justice system, finding employment opportunities can be one of the most challenging steps in reintegrating into society. Los Angeles has passed laws designed to regulate how employers can consider the criminal history of job candidates in an effort to[…]

How to Navigate the Blocked FTC NonCompete Ban and What’s Next

A federal judge in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements. On August 20, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority, calling the rule "arbitrary and capricious."

Navigating Resume Dishonesty: Prevalence and Effective Response Strategies

According to multiple surveys, 30-80% of job candidates admit to outright lying or misrepresenting themselves on resume submissions to employers. Given the reasonable likelihood that half (or more) of job candidates fabricate or embellish key aspects of their employment history, educational[…]

What is an Office of Inspector General (OIG) Background Check?

Although criminal background screening, occupational health screening, and drug tests are an indispensable part of the screening process for candidates and existing employees in the healthcare industry, there’s another key step that employers sometimes miss, or conduct without qualified[…]

California and Washington Amend Workplace Drug Testing

Employers want to keep their workplaces safe, healthy, and productive. For many business owners, promoting this positive work environment calls for drug-testing candidates. However, drug laws continually change as society shifts in its understanding of how drugs work and the corresponding legal[…]

Understanding the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, also known as the "Ban the Box" law, aims to provide individuals with a criminal record a fair chance at employment by prohibiting federal contractors and agencies from inquiring about criminal history until a conditional job offer is made. Understanding and[…]

Minnesota Clean Slate Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Clean Slate Law introduces new expungement rules that will impact hiring practices. Employers must update their policies to comply with this law and ensure fair treatment of job applicants with qualifying criminal records.

New Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance

For many people emerging from the criminal justice system, finding employment opportunities can be one of the most challenging steps in reintegrating into society. Los Angeles has passed laws designed to regulate how employers can consider the criminal history of job candidates in an effort to[…]

How to Navigate the Blocked FTC NonCompete Ban and What’s Next

A federal judge in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements. On August 20, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority, calling the rule "arbitrary and capricious."

Navigating Resume Dishonesty: Prevalence and Effective Response Strategies

According to multiple surveys, 30-80% of job candidates admit to outright lying or misrepresenting themselves on resume submissions to employers. Given the reasonable likelihood that half (or more) of job candidates fabricate or embellish key aspects of their employment history, educational[…]

What is an Office of Inspector General (OIG) Background Check?

Although criminal background screening, occupational health screening, and drug tests are an indispensable part of the screening process for candidates and existing employees in the healthcare industry, there’s another key step that employers sometimes miss, or conduct without qualified[…]

California and Washington Amend Workplace Drug Testing

Employers want to keep their workplaces safe, healthy, and productive. For many business owners, promoting this positive work environment calls for drug-testing candidates. However, drug laws continually change as society shifts in its understanding of how drugs work and the corresponding legal[…]

Understanding the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, also known as the "Ban the Box" law, aims to provide individuals with a criminal record a fair chance at employment by prohibiting federal contractors and agencies from inquiring about criminal history until a conditional job offer is made. Understanding and[…]

Minnesota Clean Slate Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Clean Slate Law introduces new expungement rules that will impact hiring practices. Employers must update their policies to comply with this law and ensure fair treatment of job applicants with qualifying criminal records.

New Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance

For many people emerging from the criminal justice system, finding employment opportunities can be one of the most challenging steps in reintegrating into society. Los Angeles has passed laws designed to regulate how employers can consider the criminal history of job candidates in an effort to[…]

How to Navigate the Blocked FTC NonCompete Ban and What’s Next

A federal judge in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements. On August 20, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority, calling the rule "arbitrary and capricious."

Navigating Resume Dishonesty: Prevalence and Effective Response Strategies

According to multiple surveys, 30-80% of job candidates admit to outright lying or misrepresenting themselves on resume submissions to employers. Given the reasonable likelihood that half (or more) of job candidates fabricate or embellish key aspects of their employment history, educational[…]

What is an Office of Inspector General (OIG) Background Check?

Although criminal background screening, occupational health screening, and drug tests are an indispensable part of the screening process for candidates and existing employees in the healthcare industry, there’s another key step that employers sometimes miss, or conduct without qualified[…]

California and Washington Amend Workplace Drug Testing

Employers want to keep their workplaces safe, healthy, and productive. For many business owners, promoting this positive work environment calls for drug-testing candidates. However, drug laws continually change as society shifts in its understanding of how drugs work and the corresponding legal[…]