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…

In a move that further cements Connecticut’s reputation for clueless idealism, Governor Dan Malloy has signed the infamous ‘ban the box’ legislation, which outlaws trying to find out whether or not your potential employee is crazy or has criminal tendencies.

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I recently heard about a CEO who likes to interview potential employees at early hours of the morning. According to him, these interviews are good in multiple ways. First: it lets him test the potential employee’s mettle, allowing to see how well this…

Over the past three years, a large number of companies have been sued for violating FCRA rules while running background checks. Companies such as Whole Foods, O’ Reilly Auto Parts and Domino’s Pizza have found out the hard way that there is…