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The Employer Patchwork Puzzle
Unraveling Complex Compliance Issues Amid the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act The compliance landscape for employers has become increasingly challenging. As they navigate the intricate web of federal, state, city, and county laws, various new laws and regulations, such as privacy laws, fair chance initiatives, salary history restrictions, and marijuana laws …
Demystifying Minnesota’s New Marijuana Law: What Employers Should Know
Since 2014, Minnesota has had a medical cannabis law prohibiting discrimination against patients. Now, under a new law passed in May of this year, and going into effect in a few short weeks on August 1st, the state will also protect employee off-duty use of cannabis. And when it does, …
A Foggy Path: Increasing Marijuana Laws, Surging Positivity Rates, and Resulting Workplace Ambiguity
It’s probably no surprise that as marijuana laws continue to sweep through various states from coast to coast, employers are finding increased marijuana use among their employees. The struggle to find the balance between constantly evolving laws and maintaining a drug free workplace rages on. These challenges don’t merely rest …
Employer Incentives for Providing Second Chances
President Biden recently issued a proclamation declaring April 2023 as Second Chance Month. In it, he called upon all government officials, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States overall to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. According to the Proclamation, our justice system should “be based …
Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and Discrimination Once Again Make Headlines
As Hire Image predicted in our 2023 Background Screening Predictions, artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to be an issue for employers, with increased discrimination cases and activity based on the hiring process. In fact, one recent class action lawsuit highlights the exact risks detailed in our predictions. Some Background on …
Resumes – Fact or Fiction?
Uncovering the Truth with Verifications It’s no surprise that people lie on their resumes and CVs. It’s been going on for as long as people have prepared that ever-important sheet of paper detailing their professional and educational pasts in an attempt to secure a new job. It may be a …
