Are you an employer in Illinois? Human Rights Act Amendment: Adverse Action Requirements
On March 23, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed an amendment to the Human Rights Act regarding requirements to the Adverse Action process that are an addition to the FCRA if you choose to not hire an applicant due to information on their background check. 1. Adverse Action Requirements If an employee has a criminal record, an […]
Recreational Marijuana Is Legal in New Jersey: What Employers Need to Know
On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA). Among other things, the 240-page measure legalizes the recreational use of marijuana for adults age 21 and older and—unfortunately for employers—places significant burdens on companies doing business in New Jersey with […]
Are you covering all aspects of moving in a new tenant? 4 Steps To Prepare Your Property
How to prepare your property for a new tenant As current tenants leave and you are welcoming new tenants, there are things that property owners and managers should do to maintain the safety of the property as well as the safety of the tenant(s). If landlords have property managers, now is the time to send […]
Contingency Staffing and the Recruitment Process
Dealing with a sudden understaffing can be troublesome. When a company is faced with a shortage, the business is forced to deal with production backlogs and revenue loss. Traditional staffing solutions may no longer provide the necessary experienced candidates. Contingency staffing agencies, also known as temporary placement agencies, offer the solution. They work to find […]
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Small Business Background Screenings Are As Important As Large Corporation Screenings
When small businesses start to grow, they look for a larger staff count to take on new job roles as the company expands. Hiring decisions are some of the most important investments businesses will make throughout the lifetime of a company. A single bad hire can have a massive negative impact on a company’s chances […]
Michigan Updates Laws on Sealing of Convictions
On October 12, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that drastically affect the state’s “set-aside” authority, informally known as “expungement.” The bills will establish a new automatic mechanism to expunge certain convictions without a person having to ask for it. They also significantly expand eligibility for expungement under the existing petition-based […]
Why companies should shift practices from “Ghosting” to giving feedback
A recent poll we conducted showed that 46% of companies have “ghosted” candidates: ceasing all communication without any apparent warning or justification, and maybe going so far as to avoid any attempts by the candidate to re-establish communication. This frequently happens when a candidate has not been offered the position. You might not want to […]
Human Resource Awareness Month in Texas
October is Human Resources Awareness Month in the state of Texas. This annual awareness campaign is held to highlight the strategic role HR professionals play in today’s workforce. HR employees are critical to businesses since they work with both employees and employers. The governor’s annual proclamation pays tribute to the significant contributions HR makes toward […]
Celebrating Human Resource Professional Day
Saturday, September 26, 2020, is Human Resource Professional Day. What is your company doing to acknowledge the hard work, and celebrate the dedication, of your HR professionals? A company’s HR department is vital and essential to keeping the business running and successful. HR personnel, though, might not always get enough credit for what they do. […]