Over the years, most employers have implemented policies that prohibit the use of illegal drugs during work hours or while on work-related...
MoreFMCSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
On February 12th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) announced a...
MoreRhode Island Bill Expands Background Checks for Third-party School Employees
Scott Sanford worked closely enough with East Greenwich schoolchildren to give them treats on the school bus. But the friendly bus monitor was not...
MoreBan the Box’ Moves Forward in Louisville Despite Fischer Administration’s Objections
A Louisville Metro Council committee has approved a measure prohibiting the city and its private contractors from asking about an...
MoreCity Manager Ron Carlee Decides to “Ban the Box”
Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee has officially “banned the box”. Applicants for city jobs will now no longer see a question about...
MoreChild Care Workers Must Complete Criminal Background Checks Under Senate Bill
The Senate has voted 96-2 to reauthorize a $5 billion annual grant program that provides childcare for 1.6 million children. It includes a new...
MoreBill to Drug Test Pharma Employees Filed in U.S. House of Representatives
A bill introduced February 18, 2014 in the U.S. House of Representatives would require registered manufacturers and distributors of controlled...
MoreSouth Dakota Panel OKs Background Checks for Economic Agency
The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee has passed a bill to require background checks of officers and employees of the Governor’s...
MoreKansas State Board of Education Approves Background Checks for All Teachers
All teachers will now have to undergo background checks, under a policy approved 9 to 1 by the State Board of Education. The policy requires all...
MoreEmployer Access to Employee Social Media: Applicant Screening, ‘Friend’ Requests and Workplace Investigations
A recent survey of hiring managers and HR professionals reports that more than two in five companies use social networking sites to research job...
MoreFTC, EEOC Offer Tips for Employers and Job Applicants
Hiring decisions are among the most important choices for any employer, but the process can be complex. For the first time, the Federal Trade...
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