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The Super Bowl is the football fan’s holy grail. Food, friends, and football equal a great time for sports fans. However, what does it mean for employers? Sure, the good-natured rivalries in the office are usually harmless. What are you supposed to do if they...
Last March none of us thought business operations (and regular life) would still be this sideways in December…but here we are! So we continue to take precautions and preventative measures to protect clients and employees, while still maintaining the Gold Standard of service you’ve come...
Oregon voters passed measure 110 that takes a different approach to the enforcement of elicit, harder drug possession. Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and more are now allowed in non-commercial amounts. The fines for these drugs will be punishable by either a fine of up to $100.00...
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has updated the state’s criminal background check rules. The new rules expand the scope of the Fair Chance Act and let employers know they intend to enforce the new regulations. The newest updates create worker protections dealing with...
Are you looking to start background screening but don’t know what should be included in an employment background check? Or perhaps you’re getting ready for a job interview but you’re a little nervous about what might come up in your background check? We’re here to help...
Are employers allowed to make an employee disclose their medications? Or as an employee, do I have to disclose my medications if my employer requests it? This is one of the most common questions or hesitations that we get from both employers and employees about drug...
What does it mean to be FCRA compliant? And what are your responsibilities as an employer to stay compliant? The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1970 to help consumers deal with inaccuracies in their credit reports. In 1996,...
This past month two Democratic state representatives presented a bill that could change what job applications look like in Colorado. The bill would include some policy changes following the 'ban-the-box' campaign prohibiting employers from discriminating against applicants with a criminal history. Colorado is no stranger to...
The Oregon Equal Pay Act is now effective as of January 1st. This new statute requires that employees within your company doing similar work be paid equal amounts regardless of sex, race, age, or other categories protected within the act. Along with establishing equal pay standards,...
New court rulings have favored medicinal marijuana users who are trying to gain or keep jobs, prompting employers to be wary of changing laws. Last month, a federal court in Connecticut ruled that refusing to hire a medical marijuana user after they tested positive during a...