?Past is often prologue, to paraphrase Shakespeare, so employers should verify the past employment of those they’re interested in hiring, particularly since organizations might be liable if they hire someone who later... Read more »
?Attorneys recommend organizations that have to update hundreds—sometimes thousands—of remotely completed I-9s should create an action plan which includes communication and training. Employers that began conducting virtual employment eligibility verifications during the... Read more »
?A federal court ruling on April 28 offered some reassurance to HR professionals and employers that use no-poach agreements. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut dismissed an antitrust case,... Read more »
?A federal court ruling on April 28 offered some reassurance to HR professionals and employers that use no-poach agreements. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut dismissed an antitrust case,... Read more »
?The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an updated “Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” notice for employers to use before conducting background checks. The agency has provided... Read more »
?The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its public comment period until April 19 on its proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses. We’ve gathered articles on the news from SHRM Online and... Read more »
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposal on Jan. 5 to ban noncompete agreements that restrict mobility among employers. Some employers and attorneys are concerned the rule could hamper retention efforts and their intellectual property.... Read more »
?Takeaway: The appeals court’s decision in this case highlights the caution that companies—whether operating as part of a franchise system or as competitors—must exercise in entering into formal or informal agreements relating to... Read more »
?International law firm Littler has reported that after a COVID-19-related hiatus, Social Security no-match letters are back. “During the early months of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration [SSA] took a break... Read more »
The nonprofit investigative news outlet ProPublica recently published a scathing report on the use—or, in its estimation, misuse—of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). In light of that investigation, employers and... Read more »
