This Insight highlights the various ways in which ban-the-box laws impact an employer’s use of criminal records for hiring and other employment decisions.
Recently, the California Fair Employment & Housing Council approved regulations that identify numerous ways in which employers can face liability when using criminal history in hiring and other employment decisions.
On February 16, 2017, the New York State Industrial Board of Appeals (“IBA”) issued an order revoking changes to New York State’s regulation governing employers that pay their employees by direct deposit or debit card.
On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled, Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals. This article provides some recommendations for various visa holders.
Federal contractors subject to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act are required to invite applicants for employment and new hires to identify themselves as individuals with disabilities. On Feb. 1, 2017, an updated form must be used for this purpose.
On January 26, 2017, the Governor of Puerto Rico approved the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act, which makes substantial changes to virtually all existing Puerto Rican employment laws.
I saw one of my employees on the local news the other night participating in a political rally. We try to maintain a tension-free workplace. Can I discipline him for this conduct, or institute a policy prohibiting this kind of behavior?
