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Employment law is always evolving, and that includes laws regarding background checks. On top of that, one law may affect one company within an industry and not another, and on a more granular level some laws effect hiring and retaining employees differently within the same company.

As an employer, it’s important to know that your employment screening vendor is ahead of the curve and has solutions for your HR needs. KRESS is rooted in the highest standards of value, speed, service, and accuracy—that is the KRESS difference. Value:

Did you know 48 percent of employers do not re-screen employees after they’re hired, even though they may pose significant ongoing risk due to their access to company assets, customers, and colleagues?

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, as the coronavirus spreads a large part of the American workforce is put in jeopardy as many don’t have sick leave or the means to take time away from work when they’re feeling ill.

In this week’s Weekend Roundup, Employers should check their state and local laws, because 29 states and Washington D.C. have increased their minimum wage. In other news, applying for a new job does mean potential employers can take a look at your credit score.

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, a new year and a new decade began. With that comes change, such as the new laws taking effect on January 1. As we turn the page on a new calendar year, we’ve pinpointed a few HR trends on the horizon for 2020. Training for Harassment Prevention:

HR professionals and hiring managers have a critical position in their companies and are responsible for recruiting, vetting, training, and retaining employees.

The holidays have ended, but that doesn’t mean substance abuse has stopped as of January 1. Some employers may feel that it’s common for employees to indulge over the course of the holiday season, however what happens when those employees return to work?

As we leap into the new year, there are at least two dozen new employment laws going into effect as of January 1. Here is a look at some employment laws that can affect your company.

As the holiday season begins this is the perfect time to do a little HR housekeeping before the start of the new year. Remember, organization is the foundation to everything and your future-HR self will thank you. • Generate a 2020 calendar:

The holiday season is a time to celebrate and spend time with family and loved ones. However, for human resources it can be a total nightmare. Before the family quality time begins, let’s take a look at how to avoid holiday HR issues.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a labor law that states employers provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified family and medical reasons, was signed into law February 3, 1993, more than two decades ago.  Since then, amendments have been made.