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Since 2004, 13 states have decided to ban the box they include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

According to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report, employment is still growing in the U.S., but slowing in some important blue-collar industries. Part of the problem could be drug abuse: A rise in failed drug tests in critical sectors could potentially threaten public safety.

In recent news, the state of Texas sued the federal government, claiming that the EEOC exceeded its authority and that guidelines, issued in 2012 conflict with Texas laws barring the employment of workers with felony convictions for certain positions.

On July 11, the House Committee on Financial Services passed legislation that would prohibit employers from using credit reports for employment decisions, except when required by law or for a national security clearance.

Any good business owner or HR manager understands the benefits of running background checks on job candidates before they’re hired.

The United States continues to be the only nation with an advanced economy that does not guarantee its workers any paid vacation time, according to a new study by the nonprofit Center for Economic and Policy Research.

A job interview can tell you a lot about the person you’re considering hiring, such as whether their skills are a good fit, how motivated they are to succeed, and if they’re able to perform well under pressure.

Job interviews can be tough on job candidates—anyone who has ever looked for a job can tell you that.

Just like the weather, hiring trends change with the seasons. The new year tends to start with a bang as many companies have a fresh budget to spend. The fall months are also regarded as a peak hiring season, before slowing down during the winter holiday season.

You’ve been searching for a great job candidate for weeks for your open position. Everyone you’ve seen lacks the skills and experience you need, until finally, a résumé hits your inbox that has everything you’re looking for: quality education, relevant experience, and reasonable salary demands.

You’ve probably heard the warnings by now: Many experts believe an economic downturn is right around the corner in 2019. At KRESS, we can’t tell you when a slowdown, downturn, or recession will happen. We aren’t fortune tellers!

If it can happen in the “Happiest Place on Earth”, then why can’t it happen at my office? That is a question many employers are asking themselves after a recent multi-state measles outbreak was linked to Disneyland in California.