by Kellie Boysen | May 15, 2012 | General
Please take a look at our new frequently asked questions tab (FAQ’s.) You may have had the same question, or realize something you were completely unaware of! by Kellie Boysen | May 10, 2012 | General
A federal bill to prohibit the practice of asking applicants and/ or employees for the password to access their social media has been introduced. On April 27, 2012, Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., introduced the Social Networking Online Protection Act (SNOPA). SNOPA would... by Kellie Boysen | May 7, 2012 | General
Enforcement guidance issued by the EEOC last week focused on the use of criminal history information with respect to “disparate impact” claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII prohibits not only intentional discrimination, but also “disparate... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 24, 2012 | General
According to the 8th Annual Employment Outlook Survey, 55% of public employers are planning to hire for new positions in 2012, compared to 48% in 2011. A few companies expecting to hire 500 or more employees are Starbucks, Deloitte, Amazon and State Farm Insurance. A... by Kellie Boysen | Mar 18, 2012 | General
Good news for many PA companies! The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) approved a 5.7 percent overall decrease in workers’ compensation costs. The rate cuts will result in an estimated $160 million in savings for Pennsylvania employers. This is the first rate... by Kellie Boysen | Feb 29, 2012 | General
Businesses that want to take advantage of a law that passed in November that provides tax breaks to companies hiring unemployed veterans, including those with disabilities, must apply quickly to reap the thousands of dollars in benefits. Companies have just 28 days...