Q. Our employment application states, “This application will remain active for six months.” Is this time frame advisable? How long should applications remain active? And how long should I keep completed applications? —K.S., Minnesota
Issue: Former employees can sue if your managers blab about employees’ medical conditions to prospective employers. Risk: Ex-employees can file Americans …
Issue: Federal and state laws require you to file certain data about new employees. Risk: Many employers overlook those requirements, risking per-employee …
Expect the presidential election outcome to produce a small economic boost in certain industries, according to a new survey by outplacement consulting firm …
America’s largest employer, Wal-Mart, recently announced that it will begin running criminal background checks on job candidates. The decision comes on the heels of two incidents in which employees with …
About 2.3 million Americans have some form of epilepsy, which causes occasional seizures. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just published a new fact sheet that explains whether epilepsy is considered …
Small employers may be hurting their productivity by offering more generous family-and-medical leave benefits than legally required. That’s the message of a new National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) study, …
Now’s a good time to remind your hiring managers that they should never reveal to job candidates whom they plan to hire. They should provide only neutral comments until they’re ready …
Issue: You face risks when hiring ex-cons, recovering addicts and other “second-chance” applicants. Benefit: A little-known federal program makes it easier …