Hot Topics in Employment Law: What to Worry About in 2016
With a title like that, and a chance to hear directly from three of the region’s…
HR’s Involvement With the EEOC’s Guidelines on Criminal Backgrounds
If a background check is returned with criminal activity on it – can the employer ask…
Keeping Background Checks Legal Under EEOC Guidance
The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) published a joint publication…
An Introduction to Background Checks for Employers
For the new HR professional, and perhaps even for more seasoned HR managers, the process of…
4 Guidelines for Managing Pregnancy & Maternity in the Workplace
Before your organization doesn't hire, promote, or accommodate your next pregnant employee—beware—because pregnancy-related lawsuits are increasing…
ADA Compliance: How Much Is Enough?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.…
Court: Random Alcohol Tests Not in Violation of ADA
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
What the New EEOC Guidance Means for You
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) 2012 guidance on background checks suggests that employers need to…
