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| Pre-employment Screening - Criminal Histories |
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| Many employers wish to screen their applicants for a criminal history before extending them an offer of employment. Sometimes, such as in situations where the employees will be working closely with children, such screenings may be required by law. Other times, employers are concerned about preventing workplace theft or violence. They also wish to protect themselves against negligent hiring claims. Although employers are usually entitled to check an applicant's criminal history, some limitations may exist upon the employer's use of that information. More... |
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| Trade Adjustment Assistance |
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| Although in general international trade provides vast benefits to the United States, some companies and employees can suffer adverse impacts from the competition imposed by increased imports. The Trade Adjustment Assistance programs (TAA), administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor, provide financial and training assistance to companies and employees who are negatively affected by increased international trade.
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| Sexual Harassment Overview |
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| Sexual harassment in the workplace is discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment, although not specifically mentioned in Title VII, is broadly defined by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: More... |
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| Taft-Hartley National Emergency Injunctions |
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