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Does the FCRA Apply to Background Checks for Independent Contractors?
Does the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) apply to the employment background checks of independent contractors? It depends on whom you ask. Recent court decisions have held that it…
The Law on Holidays Is Different in Some EU Countries
Holiday entitlement varies in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Spain. Employers with operations in these countries should become familiar with the differing legislation in each country to ensure compliance
NLRB May Reconsider Whether Profane Outbursts Are Protected
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is having second thoughts about some of its earlier decisions that shocked the business community by finding certain profane and racially offensive outbursts are…
Illnesses, Deaths Tied to Vaping
While most employers ban smoking, their policies don’t always extend to e-cigarette products. However, employers may want to reconsider their policies now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Viewpoint: What Employees Want Most from Their Workspaces
Think onsite gyms and standing desks boost wellbeing? Workers say they'd rather have good air quality and light in their workspaces. Half of employees surveyed said poor air quality makes…
Japan: Anti-Power Harassment Law Passed
Japan’s National Diet has passed legislation to combat "power harassment" in the workplace
South Korea: Fair Hiring Procedure Act Amended
Recent amendments to South Korea's Fair Hiring Procedure Act prohibit employers from hiring job applicants on the basis of considerations that are irrelevant to the business’s needs
HR Manager Is One of the Most Promising Careers
HR manager ranked 35th out of 800 occupations in the
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Stop Tolerating Toxicity
Why are toxic workplace relationships so common? And why are they tolerated? Here's how to stop avoiding hard conversations and start helping employees work better together
Arts Center Legally Blocked Contract Workers from Leafleting on Its Site
Businesses can rely on a recent National Labor Relations Board decision to prevent their contractors from distributing union leaflets on company property. But employers’ own employees still must be allowed…