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.
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.
If an applicant has multiple alias names or AKAs, there’s a possibility that criminal records could exist under any previous/other name an applicant might go by.
What are some common reasons for someone to have an alias name or AKA that they use instead of a birth name?
In addition to other bills, some hope that regulation will eventually force software audits and remedy algorithm biases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
