Are Job Applicant Criminal Background Checks Legal?
By Roy Schneider, Esq.
“You can never be too cautious.”
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.”
These and other common sayings may make it seem like a smart business move to conduct criminal background checks of all job applicants and exclude any applicant...
Questions You Shouldn’t Ask or Answer During an Interview
By Ted J. Schneider, Esq.
Job-seekers have to be ready to respond to any interview question asked of them, but not every question has to be answered.
To ensure that employers do not discriminate against candidates based on age, gender, race, health and family arrangements, there are certain...
Email @ Work: Is There Any Expectation of Privacy?
By Ted J. Schneider, Esq.
The proliferation of high-speed communication devices have made us more productive and more vulnerable in terms of our privacy. Desk-bound workers may be tempted to use the office email account to engage in personal communications – however, they do so at some risk...
Employers and Immigration Compliance: What You Need to Know
By Ted J. Schneider, Esq.
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) makes it illegal for employers to knowingly hire undocumented workers and requires employers to verify each worker’s identity and eligibility by completing the I-9 Form. An employer’s failure to complete the I-9 Form can result in criminal...