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Avoid EEOC Complaints

Avoid EEOC Complaints

Although criminal histories can be among the most important for identifying potentially problematic employees, recent EEOC Guidelines elaborate on the use of criminal histories in hiring practices, and should not be ignored. These guidelines have made it incumbent…

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The “Gold Standard”

The “Gold Standard”

Many businesses mistakenly believe that the FBI database is the “gold standard” for identifying those with criminal records. But, the FBI database only includes criminal records that have a fingerprint associated with them, and many from the state or county level do…

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Navigating Drug Testing Laws in Each State

Navigating Drug Testing Laws in Each State

As drug legalization gains traction across the U.S., drug testing laws vary by state. Only five states have strong workplace drug testing legislation, and 11 states lack any laws on the matter. Since 2012, 19 states, plus Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational…

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Connecticut Enacts Salary History Inquiry Law

Connecticut Enacts Salary History Inquiry Law

A bill has been signed into law by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy that will restrict employees from inquiring about applicants’ salary history during the hiring process. The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2019, will permit employers to inquire about “other…

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Vermont Enacts Salary History Inquiry Law

Vermont Enacts Salary History Inquiry Law

Vermont has joined several other states that have enacted a law to prohibit employers from inquiring about, seeking or requiring salary history information from prospective employees. Taking effect July 1, employers and their agents will be prohibited from inquiring…

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