Category: Management of Compliance & Legal

It is not unusual to have gotten a traffic ticket at some point in your life. A ticket can be stressful and expensive, but it’s usually a relatively easy process—you pay the fine or contest the ticket and move on. Unfortunately, the simplicity of this process oftentimes leads people to believe that a DUI charge...

Biometric Identity Verification for Enhanced Security In the rapidly evolving landscape of background check screening, biometric identity verification is emerging as a robust and secure method to authenticate individuals. The integration of biometric technology promises to revolutionize how organizations establish the identity of candidates during the screening process. Biometric verification involves using unique physical or...

As we progress through 2024, navigating the shifting rules of minimum wage laws across various states becomes more than a mere compliance exercise—it’s a strategic imperative. This article serves as your compass, guiding through significant hikes and subtle tweaks in minimum wage rates from coast to coast. Whether you’re a business owner or a curious...

California’s equal pay data reporting law applies to private companies that have at least 100 employees nationwide on payroll and at least one California employee. The reporting deadline for the 2023 reporting year is May 8, 2024. Employers must upload their California employee pay data no later than this date. Employers only need to report...

New regulations effective October 1, 2023, will impact how employers may consider criminal history in employment decisions.[1] The Fair Chance Act (FCA)[2] prohibits California employers with five or more employees from inquiring into, considering, distributing, or disseminating information related to an applicant's criminal history until after the employer has made a conditional offer of employment....

Employers should promptly update their Summary of Consumer Rights notice provided to applicants and workers before taking adverse employment action based on their background check reports, thanks to a new rule about to take effect. On March 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an updated “Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit...