Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

Independent contractors would be subject to a ‘totality-of-the-circumstances’ test from the DOL

FLSA’s independent contractor regulations, along with many federal laws under the DOL’s enforcement purview, have been subject to numerous presidential administrations that differed in their approach to the law.

FLSA’s independent contractor regulations, along with many federal laws under the DOL’s enforcement purview, have been subject to numerous presidential administrations that differed in their approach to the law.

Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022Categories FCRATags

Stock and asset transactions: what you should know about employment background checks

The practice of conducting background checks on employees and applicants continues to attract class action suits, and representations and warranties insurers are investigating employment background check practices.

The practice of conducting background checks on employees and applicants continues to attract class action suits, and representations and warranties insurers are investigating employment background check practices.

Posted on October 11, 2022October 26, 2022Categories Adverse ActionTags , , , , , ,

How to Legally Reject an Applicant with Adverse Action

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Posted on October 6, 2022October 26, 2022Categories COVID-19, Drug Testing, GovernmentTags ,

A new era in drug testing is upon employers in the wake of the pandemic

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

Posted on October 4, 2022October 26, 2022Categories HiringTags ,

It is predicted that 9 out of 10 companies will be required to return to the workplace by 2023

According to a report from Resume Builder, ninety percent of companies intend to require employees to return to work at least part of the week in 2023. Five percent intend to fire workers who don’t return.

According to a report from Resume Builder, ninety percent of companies intend to require employees to return to work at least part of the week in 2023. Five percent intend to fire workers who don’t return.

Posted on September 27, 2022September 28, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

A warning to gig economy providers is issued by the FTC

Since the pandemic, gig work has grown significantly and now makes up a significant fraction of U.S. economic output; the FTC estimates that by 2023, gig work will generate $455 billion in sales.

Since the pandemic, gig work has grown significantly and now makes up a significant fraction of U.S. economic output; the FTC estimates that by 2023, gig work will generate $455 billion in sales.

Posted on September 22, 2022October 26, 2022Categories COVID-19, LegalTags , ,

A look at three COVID-19 related ADA cases by the EEOC

The EEOC rarely files lawsuits due to its own administrative budget. Consequently, employers can gain a sense of how the virus is changing legal landscapes by studying the cases that the agency chose to take on in the past year.

The EEOC rarely files lawsuits due to its own administrative budget. Consequently, employers can gain a sense of how the virus is changing legal landscapes by studying the cases that the agency chose to take on in the past year.