As many employers are hiring summer staff, now is a good time to brush up on new developments in child labor, wage and hour, and workplace safety laws. These legal compliance matters may be particularly relevant to employers in the hospitality, retail, and tourism industries, since they tend to hire
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FBI Warns of Hidden Threats in Remote Hiring: Are North Korean Hackers Your Newest Employees?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned employers of increasing security risks from North Korean workers infiltrating U.S. companies by obtaining remote jobs to steal proprietary information and extort money to fund activities of the North Korean government. Companies that rely on remote hires face a tricky balancing act
What do hiring managers need to know about conducting a lawful hiring process?
There are many considerations to take into account when making a new hire decision. Foremost among them is awareness of Equal Employment Opportunity laws and how to conduct the hiring process in a discrimination-free manner.
Preventing Missteps in Hiring and Managing Seasonal Workers
Hiring seasonal workers can raise some important legal questions over how to properly handle overtime pay, work schedules, employee training, and other matters. These concerns particularly affect businesses in the hospitality and retail industries, which tend to hire seasonal workers in the fall to prepare for the winter holidays. The
FDIC Revises Section 19 Regulations for Institutions Hiring Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has revised its regulations on Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to conform with the previously enacted Fair Hiring in Banking Act (FHBA).
Businesses Face Restrictions and Requirements When Hiring, Employing 16- and 17-Year-Olds
In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations.
The Dangers of Criminal History Inquiries
In this episode, Jen reminds us how to avoid liability when asking applicants about their criminal background.
School’s Out for Summer: Hiring Minors 101
It’s the time of year when many employers will be hiring minors for the summer, which comes with unique challenges and requirements. We highlight the key issues below.
Ogletree Deakins Benchmarking Survey Finds Hiring and Retention Issues Top Employers’ List of Concerns
A recent Ogletree Deakins internal benchmarking survey of nearly 1,100 companies revealed that a chief concern of employers was how to hire and retain employees. The survey included companies of all sizes, varying from fewer than 500 to more than 20,000 employees. The top five industries represented were manufacturing, technology,
Understanding How U.S. Export Controls Affect Manufacturers’ Hiring Practices
The U.S. government has adjusted export control regulations in an effort to protect U.S. national security interests.
EntertainHR: No Laughing Matter – A Lesson in Hiring Discrimination from Katt Williams’ Viral Interview
Comedian and actor, Micah “Katt” Williams has officially broken the internet.
Katt’s viral interview on former NFL star Shannon Sharpe’s, podcast, “Club Shay Shay,” has been viewed over 50 million times (and counting) since it aired on January 3, 2024. The interview has earned so much buzz that even
Interview Questions that Matter
In this episode, Jen offers suggestions for asking interview questions that actually help you hire the right person for the job.
Using AI to Speed Through Candidates? Slow Down and Consider the Risks
The appeal of artificial intelligence (AI) is more real than ever as we see an explosion of interest in using AI technology to make everyday life — and work — easier. Many retailers, for example, are considering AI to streamline their recruitment processes. While AI can conserve resources and accelerate hiring for high-turnover positions, employers need to consider the legal risks.
LOUD QUITTING! The New Emerging Global Resignation Trend Taking the Workplace by Storm
From “Bare Minimum Mondays” to “Put Your Boss on Blast on TikTok Fridays,” loud quitting is the new emerging resignation trend affecting employers. Where employees previously used “mouse-jigglers” to simulate mouse movement to prevent their computers from going into sleep mode, they are now using social media as a
New Changes to Section 19 Raise Questions for De Minimis Offenses, Regulation Z
Recently enacted changes to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (Section 19) eased the restrictions on financial institutions when hiring individuals with criminal records, but the changes left some open questions regarding (i) the “de minimis” standard, and (ii) whether the changes to Section 19 effectively amended the