A City of Austin employee with a lengthy criminal history was fired after entering a guilty plea. However, the city acknowledges he was allowed to...
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Convict Rehired Under ‘Ban the Box’ Policy
After Purchasing Manager’s Arrest, North Miami Performing Background Checks of Recent Hires
North Miami plans to look more closely at new hires after the recent suspension of an employee following his arrest. Acting Mayor Philippe...
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Fifty-Eight Percent of Employers Have Caught a Lie on a Resume, According to a New CareerBuilder Survey
Fifty-eight percent of hiring managers said they’ve caught a lie on a resume; 33% of these employers have seen an increase in resume...
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New E-Verify Feature
E-Verify will now notify you when a case you enter has the same Social Security number as another case entered in the last 30 days. This will...
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SHRM Employment Verification Survey Reviews Form I-9 and E-Verify
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has released the SHRM Employment Verification Survey to capture information on the challenges...
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Medical Marijuana Update
A CBD cannabis oil bill becomes law in Missouri, the District of Columbia expands its medical marijuana program, Michigan prepares to improve its...
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New York Becomes 23rd State to Enact Medical Marijuana Law
The Governor signed New York’s Compassionate Care Act, which will permit limited use of medical marijuana by individuals suffering from...
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Will Minnesota’s New Medical Marijuana Law Leave Employers High and Dry?
Minnesota became the 22nd state to legalize medical marijuana use and, as part of the new law, to enact new potential employment protections for...
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Alcohol Deterrence Tactics: Current Testing Trends and Emerging Technology to Support Sobriety
Substance abuse trends are heading in the wrong direction in the U.S. And if you’re in the criminal justice field you know that the number...
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New Jersey’s “Ban the Box” Bill Sent to Governor Christie’s Desk; Final Version More Employer-Friendly
The New Jersey Legislature has given final approval to a slightly more employer-friendly version of the state’s “ban the box”...
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Illinois Enacts New Law Impacting Inquiries on Criminal Background Checks
On July 19, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, which will go into effect on...
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Ban the Box: What’s Next? Ban the Job Application?
The job application needs a fresh look. For sure, employers need to collect basic information like name, address and contact information. But like...
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