HR - Hiring Process

Figuring out that you hired the wrong person is always jarring. But what if the “wrong person” was never who they said they were at all? When an employer discovers that a current employee has misrepresented their identity—whether by applying using a stolen name and Social Security number, misreprese

Rethinking Talent in a Changing World Across every industry, employers are facing the same paradox: there has never been more global connectivity or access to talent, yet finding and keeping the right people has never felt harder. Talent has become the defining currency of competitiveness. But as th

TakeawaysCredit checks remain a critical but legally complex hiring tool in the financial services sector, requiring consideration of federal and state laws. Employers should be aware of new limits on the reporting and use of medical debt information.Employers should regularly review credit check cr

As deepfake tools and voice cloning become cheaper and more convincing, employers are increasingly encountering a troubling trend: fraudsters using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake appearances, voices, or profiles to land remote jobs. In addition to the risk of hiring unqualified applican

Today’s workplace is changing fast—ghosted interviews, Slack snubs, viral firings. But the legal rules? Not so much. In this episode, Jen unpacks how modern behaviors collide with decades-old employment laws, and how employers can modernize their expectations without running afoul of protected activ

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

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

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.

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

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).

In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations.

In this episode, Jen reminds us how to avoid liability when asking applicants about their criminal background.

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.

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

The U.S. government has adjusted export control regulations in an effort to protect U.S. national security interests.

In this episode, Jen offers suggestions for asking interview questions that actually help you hire the right person for the job.

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 accele

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 so

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

FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act loosens restrictions on hiring those with criminal records at FDIC-member banks and NCUA-insured credit unions. Sections 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act should no longer be relied upon as a basis to automat