Hiring

Courts won’t hold it against you: Take a chance on hiring raw candidate

04/19/2017

Taking a chance—hiring the minimally qualified applicant—may mean having to turn around and terminate him a short time later. That’s usually fine.

Hot labor market could be hazardous for employers

04/18/2017

March payroll figures exceeded analysts’ expectations, as employers added 263,000 new jobs nationwide.

What H-1B rule changes mean for employers

04/16/2017

Recent rule-tightening by the Trump administration seeks to curtail abuses and force companies to use coveted H-1B slots for high-paying, specialized positions.

Artificial intelligence begins driving the employment process

04/12/2017

In theory, removing bias from the employment equation should enable employers to hire and manage the best employees based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Several HR-related artificial intelligence software packages attempt to do just that.

Trump club seeks H-2B workers

04/12/2017

The Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, N.Y., has applied to the U.S. Department of Labor for eight H-2B visas.

The real story behind 4 background check myths

04/09/2017

When it comes to selecting the best candidates, going deeper than just face value should be routine.

More ICE agents signal Trump’s looming I-9 enforcement push

04/06/2017

The Trump administration plans to hire 10,000 more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Survey: Mandatory E-Verify has employer support

04/04/2017

83% of employers either “strongly” or “somewhat” would support a mandatory electronic verification system.

Legislation proposed to ‘ban the box’ statewide in Calif.

03/29/2017

A.B. 1008, a bill currently before the California legislature, would bar employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional job offer.

Trump administration & immigration: What employers need to know

03/15/2017

The controversial travel ban has created chaos for many travelers and their employers.