A general (though obviously mistaken) theme that I have noticed to be quite prevalent through out many circles is that employers trample on their workers. Either through giving them low pay, or through not treating nice nicely enough, or by simply not…

In a long running story, about fifty years long, the DOL found out the hard way that it did no turn the government. Congress did.

In 1966 Congress passed a law to the effect that automobile salesmen and…

There is a strong push among the uninformed to include criminal databases in the background checks. The argument goes that using federal and state database is a quick, easy and effective way to find out about a potential employees background, and should…

A new law passed in the State of Vermont displays a mistaken belief in the usual fallacies that gave rise to the ban the box campaign in the first place, but at the same time demonstrates a level of intelligence in how it…

A number of sources insist that the job market has become employee focused, with companies looking to hire, and candidates choosing to their pleasure.

Experience on the ground shows otherwise, but that is neither here nor there.

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Last month the government, in the form of Missouri Senator Clair Mc Caskill decided to go after companies that seek to keep other companies safe. Specifically, professional background screeners.

According to Sen. Mc Caskill, the purpose…