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State amends pay equity law, clarifies salary history issues

10/31/2018
California’s pay equity law has been amended to clarify certain ambiguities regarding proper interview questions, disclosure of pay scales and the application of the law to existing employees.

Business necessity can justify criminal ban

10/29/2018
A number of convict-rights advocacy organizations have sued, alleging that some employers aren’t doing enough to prevent inadvertent discrimination on the basis of criminal histories. Fortunately, employers have a defense against such lawsuits.

Video can enhance hiring process

10/24/2018
Implementing video into your hiring process may be the attention-grabber you need. Here are nine ways to go about it.

Hiring: Opioid crisis collides with the ADA

10/18/2018
Among the scarce pool of workers who are applying for jobs, a fair number are recovering opioid users. That may mean employers face a higher likelihood of being sued because they don’t understand the ADA.

Hiring? 5 must-follow rules

10/11/2018
It’s not the hiring that’s the flashpoint for a lawsuit filed against the company, it’s the rejections.

Canada moving aggressively to poach foreign tech talent

10/10/2018
As the Trump administration cracks down on the H1-B visas that bring thousands of high-tech workers to Silicon Valley each year, Canada is rolling out the welcome mat.

Document why you decided to hire candidate

10/03/2018
A simple truth: Any candidate who doesn’t get a job might sue, alleging some form of discrimination. It’s best to simply assume that, at some point, you will have to explain to a judge exactly why the applicant you picked was the best person for the job.

Competition heats up for holiday season hiring

10/02/2018
Looking to add staff to keep up with the holiday season rush? You’ve got competition.

ACLU targets social media recruiting ads

09/27/2018
Before you sign up for an online advertising program, consider the potential pitfalls—including whether organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union might claim your social media outreach campaign is discriminatory.

40% of applicants say it’s OK to ‘ghost’ employers

09/04/2018
‘Ghosting’ a potential employer you’re no longer interested in is acceptable, according to a new survey from Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews company.