Criminal Records & Employment Background Checks (Webinar Recap)

Criminal Records Background Check Webinar

On July 25, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Criminal Records & Employment Background Checks.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Ban-the-Box Laws Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance Discrimination Claims And more The webinar … Read more

Polygraph Testing at Work

Polygraph Testing Employee

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) is a federal law that regulates the use of polygraphs, or lie detector tests, in the workplace. Under the EPPA, most employers cannot use polygraphs, including for pre-employment screening. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division enforces the EPPA. The EPPA covers most private employers but not … Read more

NLRB Charges: What’s an Unfair Labor Practice?

NLRB Charges Unfair Labor Practice

The National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel (through Regional Offices) investigates violations of the National Labor Relations Act.  An Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) occurs when an employer or union violates Section 8 of the Act. Those affected by these violations, including nonunion employees, can bring NLRB charges against the offending party. The NLRB receives 20,000 … Read more