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Reopening for Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown – FAQ

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You may want to consider completing a new background and/or pre-employment screening, such a drug tests or criminal background checks, if you normally complete these checks and the employee has been out on furlough for a particular period of time. This should be a consistent process to avoid discrimination claims.

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How to HR in a growing company – A guide for every size business

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A defined organizational chart Retirement, medical and other benefits Employee handbook Job descriptions Defined HR processes and procedures Employment application Drug-testing and pre-employment screening process Liability management training courses or resources Paid time off policies. Retirement plan.

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The Complete HR Compliance Glossary

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act ( ADEA ). A regulation overseen by the EEOC that prevents employers from discriminating against workers age 40 and older in their hiring practices. Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

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Employers may only hire those who can legally work in the United States and must maintain up-to-date I-9 forms for all employees. Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) , via DoL. Employers’ private pension and health plans must give participants information around plan features, funding, and responsibilities.

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Counting compliance: federal labor laws by employment size

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The government prohibits the use of lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. You can take a look at the administration’s employer help site to learn more about the rules you need to follow. . Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Get started.

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Taking the Guess Work out of Your HR Decisions

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Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA) – Employers may only hire those who can legally work in the United States and must maintain up-to-date I-9 forms for all employees. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) – Employers cannot use lie detector tests in pre-employment screening or during employment (with some exceptions).

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Honduras

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The Labor Code provides protections for workers engaging in union activities and prohibits discrimination against union members. Discrimination and Harassment: Honduran employment laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, gender, religion, disability, or political affiliation.