Hiring

Still not doing background checks on all new hires?

12/22/2016

More than one-quarter (28%) of employers are in the same boat.

Simple steps to keep ‘Bah! Humbug!’ out of seasonal hiring

12/12/2016

What’s an HR department to do when faced with the challenge of recruiting, onboarding and training so many new hires?

Report praises European firms for supporting U.S. apprenticeships

12/06/2016

A Commerce Department study finds that European companies with operations in the United States are running some of the nation’s most innovative apprenticeship programs.

Add immigration hardliner to mix for new Labor Secretary

12/01/2016

Another name has surfaced as a possibility to become Secretary of Labor when Donald Trump takes office in January.

16 new state laws California employers need to know about

11/28/2016

A list of the most significant laws affecting private sector employers in California.

USCIS raises filing fees for immigration forms

11/28/2016

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is increasing filing fees associated with a significant number of immigration applications.

Veteran hiring steady, but vets growing dissatisfied

11/22/2016

Almost half of surveyed employers say they have hired a veteran in the last year, but veterans are significantly less content with their jobs than last year.

New Justice Department rule aims to crack down on I-9 discrimination

11/22/2016

The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued proposed regulations that make clear I-9 discrimination means treating people differently based on national origin.

Review applications for GINA violations

11/17/2016

If you haven’t recently reviewed your job applications and other employment-related forms, you may be risking a lawsuit.

Trump administration: 4 ‘what ifs’ affecting HR