What You Should Know about Random Drug Testing in the Workplace
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4y ago
Employers want workers to perform their jobs safely and competently. Drug use can prevent employees from carrying out their duties and may also put fellow staff, customers, and the general public at risk. Some employers believe random drug testing is the solution, but it’s important to understand the laws in the location where your company operates. Is Random Drug Testing Legal? Federal law doesn’t address the issue of random drug testing much, except in fields that are heavily regulated by the federal government. Military contractors, transportation and nuclear energy employees, and workers w ..read more
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You Don’t Have to Lie About Your Salary To Get What You Want
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
Whether you’ve been unemployed for awhile, or you’ve been eyeing a job that will take your career–and paycheck–to the next level, it’s normal to wonder if lying about your salary to prospective employers is acceptable.  As a rule of thumb, you should never lie outright during an interview. That said, don’t volunteer your previous salary to them unless they explicitly ask for it.  If they do ask, then you should answer based on your circumstances and what you hope to achieve. Below we will outline 2 types of job seekers–those who are unemployed and those who are looking to advance their career ..read more
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Job Drug Testing As Marijuana Legalization Expands
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
Many U.S. states have recently legalized the use of marijuana either for medical or recreational purposes (or both). This has left some employees to wonder whether they’re protected from losing their jobs if they are caught out as marijuana users in their drug tests. This has also left employers wondering what their rights are to drug test or dismiss for marijuana use. In most states, it’s legal for employers to dismiss employees for using or being under the influence of marijuana at work. When it comes to off-duty use, however, the picture gets a little muddier. Legal experts on the subject n ..read more
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A Closer Look at “Ban the Box” Rules
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
Many businesses haven’t changed their hiring procedures much in recent years. “If it works, why mess with it?” is an oft-heard refrain. While there is a convenience in doing the old-fashioned way, new rules have come into play that may limit how companies can conduct background checks on prospective employees. What is “Ban the Box?” As of 2019, 35 states, the District of Columbia and over 150 cities and counties have adopted what’s called “ban the box” rules that ensure employers must consider a job candidate’s qualifications first before they can consider the candidate’s conviction or arrest ..read more
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Do You Know What Employers Are Looking for with a Background Check?
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
We’ve all been there before. You think you’re a shoo-in for this incredible job opportunity or you finally get a call back after sending out so many resumes trying to get your foot in the door with a new career. You make an amazing impression at the first meeting with management, score well on all the aptitude tests and then, they ask you to submit to a background test. For many people, this can be the roadblock that’s kept them from getting the job of their dreams. Maybe you never call back because you’re worried that one ticket is going to disqualify you for the position or you’re not sure w ..read more
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Social Media & Gen Z: Online Communications Challenge Work Etiquette
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
Improvements in Internet capabilities the availability of mobile devices moved the world to whole new levels of efficiencies and has helped to connect people across the globe. It’s not only changed the way we work and play for the better but as Gen Z becomes the largest population in the workforce, modern technology will also become the “norm”. This generation has had these innovations at their disposal since they were children. It’s made them more connected to devices and they can more easily turn to tech than any users before them to complete tasks. The result is much of what we’re already s ..read more
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For Workers with a Conviction, Employment Can Be Hard to Find
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
While unemployment may currently be at an all-time low in the United States, there is one group of people who continually finds it difficult to gain employment: people with criminal records. A team of researchers from Arizona State University conducted a three-year study on the impact of having a criminal record on employment-related outcomes, varying by race and gender. In the study, researchers paired candidates according to their demographics (white men, African American women, etc.). Each pair included one person with a criminal record and one without. The pairs sent applications for the s ..read more
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Can an Active Warrant Keep You from Getting a Job?
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
If you have an outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor or felony, that means you could be arrested for the crime at any time. A warrant can complicate your life in countless ways. If you are searching for a job, it may or may not cause an employer to decide not to hire you. How an Employer Might Look at an Outstanding Warrant Many, but not all, employers conduct pre-employment background checks. If an employer conducts a thorough background check, a warrant will most likely come to light. Depending on the nature of the charged offense, the type of job you applied for, the company’s policy, and t ..read more
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Do Small Businesses Need Employee Background Checks?
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
Small businesses are thriving in today’s economy and arguably are the lifeblood of many industries. As competition in the workforce heats up, it’s important for small business owners to protect their establishments from risk and choose candidates who fit the unique culture of their typically intimate and diverse workplaces. While the economy and job market are up and candidates are flooding their resumes out, it’s become an important focus for CEOs at companies of all sizes to locate quality employees that add value to the company and are more likely to stick around for the long haul. Employee ..read more
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Background Checking Employment Candidates for a Safer Workplace
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by dcheckwp
4y ago
It’s the job of every employer to keep their workers safe. It’s not only a responsibility toward workers, but it’s also about reducing liability, keeping productivity high and turnover low. While no one can see into the future to predict how effective a candidate will be as an employee, background checks can go a long way toward ensuring that employers are doing their best to keep their workplaces safe. Substance Abuse Checks According to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 15 percent of Americans are living with a substance abuse problem. This statistic is alarming for several reason ..read more
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