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Starting January 1, 2018, employers in the state of California will face two new challenges, in a state that is already highly regulated in favor of the consumer. Employers in other states may be impacted, too, so everyone should read this article. The issues that will affect employers throughout the state starting the first of next year are: Employers will be prohibited from asking job applicants about their wage and salary history, and “Ban-the-Box” becomes the law for the entire state, i.e., employers will be forbidden to inquire or consider an applicant’s criminal conviction history before the applicant receives a conditional employment [...]

With more of our sensitive personal information making its way online, it’s never been more important to safeguard it. Hackers and identity thieves need surprisingly little to turn your world upside down, and the easier you make it for them to access these private details, the more likely they are to take advantage. We’ve assembled a list of best practices for both document security and online safety. Employing these strategies proactively can help ensure your organization doesn’t find itself on the wrong end of a security breach, which could do harm not only to your business, but to your customers, as well. [...]

Have you ever played a “matchmaker” by introducing two people and it didn’t quite work out as you envisioned it would? Don’t feel badly… we all have. When this happens in business relationships, the consequences are much higher! It is very tempting for a business owner or manager to hire someone who was recommended by another employee, a friend, or family member. The enticement to ‘take someone’s word’ goes beyond just hiring employees. We see vendors being selected just because they provided great references, tenants and residents approved based on a recommendation from a previous landlord, contracts signed with partners and franchisees [...]

Discrimination is allowed with employee screening. This shocking statement may surprise you, especially those of you who are either human resources professionals or employment attorneys. Those individuals familiar with Title VII (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), know that it prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. They also know that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, forbids discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. Not to be left out, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) has further stated that discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation is [...]