WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCOTUS GAY MARRIAGE RULING

“The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, meaning that same-sex marriages must be recognized nationwide. The ruling will have vast implications for employers, which until now have been operating under a patchwork of different state and federal laws governing the legal and tax treatment of same-sex unions.…

The Health Care Mandate Kicks In THIS WEEK!

“On Thursday, the long-anticipated “employer mandate” kicks in, meaning businesses with 50 or more employees need to start offering their workers health insurance plans, if they’re not doing so already. Well, for the most part. Nothing is ever simple when it comes to health reform, especially in the group market. Employers with between 50 and…

RHODE ISLAND PASSES A “BAN-THE BOX” LAW

“This week, Rhode Island became the eighth state in the country to pass a statewide Ban the Box law, and it’s one of the most expansive versions out there: The state will require all private and public employers to delay questions about criminal history, following Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Hawaii. Four other states and 51 municipalities…

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NAPBS OFFERS TIPS FOR SCREENING JOB CANDIDATES IN 2013

NAPBS Offers Tips for Screening Job Candidates in 2013 Accuracy in employee background screening is critical in today’s business environment Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2012) – As employers begin to plan business strategies for the upcoming year, there is no question that personnel needs will be high on their to-do lists. To help business owners…

NEWARK ORDINANCE RESTRICTS THE USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT

-Article written by attorneys at Seyfarth Shaw LLP- The City of Newark, New Jersey recently passed an ordinance that will significantly impact employers’ and other entities’ ability to conduct criminal background checks or even ask about a candidate’s criminal background. The ordinance limits both when and the extent to which employers may ask about or…