More than 140 federal, state, and local employment law requirements take effect on or around January 1, 2024, covering topics such as minimum wage, employee leaves, fair pay, payroll and more. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.
One of the fastest-moving trends in employment law involves the plethora of "ban the box" laws affecting private employers that have sprouted up in many states and municipalities. These laws make it illegal to include criminal history questions on initial job applications.
It is important for an employer to know what it can and cannot do when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. XpertHR offers a number of tools and resources to help.
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Editor's Choice: HR Guidance concerning federal and state legal requirements on the screening and testing of job applicants.