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How does AB22 affect credit checks in California?

By Chris Ceplenski Sep 12, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Employers in California – and employers doing business in California – need to be aware of a new law that took effect January 1, 2012, that changed the way employers conduct employment credit checks in California: Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22). AB22 regulates the use of credit report checks of job applicants and current employees by employers for employment purposes and requires certain written notice to the consumer of the specific reason for obtaining the report.

When to Drill for Dangers Other than Fire

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jan 19, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 19, 2018

When we think about going through a drill at work, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a fire drill. We’ve all been through them. Everyone knows in advance what day it’ll be, maybe even what time. It’s a minor annoyance to listen to the loud alarm and flashing lights and then stop […]

OSHA 101

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Feb 11, 2016 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

While OSHA is practically a household word, not everyone knows how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is administered or what powers it has. Let’s take a look.

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Reviewing Your Training

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 27, 2019 Learning & Development

Updated: Nov 27, 2019

Developing a training program and the associated materials can be a tedious task. And it’s tempting for efficiency-minded training staff to avoid doing unnecessary work by recycling those materials year after year.

Say it ain’t so: Simply stating document is ‘privileged’ doesn’t mean it is

By Hannah Roskey and Katie Clayton Aug 27, 2017 Northern Exposure

Updated: Aug 27, 2017

by Hannah Roskey and Katie Clayton Maintaining the privilege of a document is a fundamental aspect of any litigation. The Canadian legal system is premised on the search for truth, which, by default, requires parties to disclose relevant documents to one another in the course of litigation. This is the case in traditional civil actions […]

Better Recruiting for Growing Companies

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Sep 19, 2016 Recruiting

Updated: Sep 19, 2016

BLR’s RecruitCon in Las Vegas included a session from thought leader John Sullivan, PhD on how to be an aggressive recruiter. Let’s take a look at what he had to say.

Discrimination: Why Bank ‘Officer’ Wasn’t Precluded from Suing for Bias and Retaliation

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 5, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

The National Bank Act (NBA) grants banks the power to dismiss their officers “at pleasure.” Courts have interpreted this to mean that the NBA protects banks from wrongful termination claims by officers, including employment discrimination suits. A new decision, however, makes it clear that job duties—not job title—are the determining factor in whether an employee […]

Special from #SHRM2018: Culture Beats Skills and Stars … Until the IPO

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jun 21, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jun 21, 2018

You can hire for skills, or hire stars, for culture fit, or for a mixture of those, says best-selling author Adam Grant. Data show that with fast-growing start-ups, cultural fit trumps. However, as companies grow, culture becomes a problem. Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, offered his tips at SHRM’s Annual Conference […]