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...
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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...
Background checks are an essential part of various processes in today's world, from hiring employees to renting apartments. Employers, landlords, and even individuals seek to uncover information about a person's past to make informed decisions. However, the realm of background checks can be complex and often raises questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness. In this...
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....
As an HR professional, you know that employment background check laws are constantly in flux. You must keep current with the changes in the regulations and laws to ensure your company remains compliant. Even unintentional violations of the background check laws could expose your business to legal liability, penalties, and reputational harm. Several new employment...
Conducting a layoff is a difficult process that some businesses may have to face. The basic compliance components to review during the layoff/RIF process are outlined below. STEP 1: SELECT EMPLOYEES FOR LAYOFF After an employer has designed its future organizational structure, a system for determining who will stay and who will go must be created....
8 minute read Terminating an employee on a whim can be a risky move for your business. You need a practical and fair process to help reduce your liability. Moreover, it’s best to give employees plenty of time to improve while also providing the tools they need to grow. And, because recruiting, hiring, onboarding and...
Employers Must Update Their Summary of Rights Notice for Background Check Screenings
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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...
Highly compensated employees can be eligible for overtime pay if they are paid on a daily basis, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 22 in a case that clarifies overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a former employee...