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Under ‘ban the box,’ how to handle criminal background checks

04/19/2017
Beginning during the Great Recession, the EEOC began to aggressively push for what has become known as “ban the box”—shorthand for prohibiting employers from asking about past criminal history before making a job offer.

Courts won’t hold it against you: Take a chance on hiring raw candidate

04/19/2017
Taking a chance—hiring the minimally qualified applicant—may mean having to turn around and terminate him a short time later. That’s usually fine.

Hot labor market could be hazardous for employers

04/18/2017
March payroll figures exceeded analysts’ expectations, as employers added 263,000 new jobs nationwide.

What H-1B rule changes mean for employers

04/16/2017
Recent rule-tightening by the Trump administration seeks to curtail abuses and force companies to use coveted H-1B slots for high-paying, specialized positions.

Artificial intelligence begins driving the employment process

04/12/2017
In theory, removing bias from the employment equation should enable employers to hire and manage the best employees based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Several HR-related artificial intelligence software packages attempt to do just that.

Trump club seeks H-2B workers

04/12/2017
The Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, N.Y., has applied to the U.S. Department of Labor for eight H-2B visas.

The real story behind 4 background check myths

04/09/2017
When it comes to selecting the best candidates, going deeper than just face value should be routine.

More ICE agents signal Trump’s looming I-9 enforcement push

04/06/2017
The Trump administration plans to hire 10,000 more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Survey: Mandatory E-Verify has employer support

04/04/2017
83% of employers either “strongly” or “somewhat” would support a mandatory electronic verification system.

Legislation proposed to ‘ban the box’ statewide in Calif.

03/29/2017
A.B. 1008, a bill currently before the California legislature, would bar employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer.