The EEOC issued a proposed enforcement guidance in January 2017 to “explain the legal standards for unlawful harassment and employer liability.” It is intended to help employers and employees recognize instances of harassment and respond appropriately. Harassment violates federal law only under the following...

If you’ve requested a background check from us recently, you may have noticed the new Ordering Certification that you must accept before placing the order. This agreement demonstrates commitment on behalf of both our agency and your office to maintain compliance with the Fair Credit...

The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association released a white paper last June examining employer practices concerning retirement plans. The DCIIA found that employers are often hesitant to institute automatic enrollment and rate escalation out of fear of employees’ reactions or cost increases, but that these features...