The tricky thing about background checks: You actually have to pay attention to the results you get.
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Tags: Background checks, Capitol Police, criminal records, hiring tests
Does Mr. Potato Head have a place in employee training or new hire orientation? This employer thinks so.
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Tags: Mr. Potato Head, Starbucks, training
Employers generally have a lot of freedom to prohibit certain conduct at work. But regulating off-duty conduct can be tricky business.
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Tags: Massachusets, off-duty conduct, smoking, wellness
Companies often have specific dress or grooming standards employees need to follow, either for safety or appearance reasons. But what happens when a new hire says he can’t follow the rules because of his religion?
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As HR pros know, using pre-employment tests that have an adverse impact on a protected class can get companies dragged into court. But here’s some news: Trying to avoid a disparate impact can get you in trouble, too.
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Many employers use some form of testing to help pick the best applicants to hire. But if the results aren’t watched closely enough, those tests can inadvertently lead to discrimination suits.
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No one likes working with jerks. But here’s a company that’s taking serious measures to keep them away.
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Is it against the law to only hire applicants who speak fluent English?
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Tags: EEOC, English-only rules, Salvation Army
Here’s some scary news for companies that try to screen out drug users during the hiring process:
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When a job requires physical labor, a pre-employment physical is often a must to make sure new hires can work safely. Here’s how to give medical tests without being sued.
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