Can an employer use background dossiers and algorithmic scores and other third-party reports to make hiring decisions without adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau the answer is a resounding NO. What follows is a summary of the governance issuance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We […]
Family Sues Over Student Killed by a Trucker
The situation of a student killed by a trucker raises several important considerations for employers who have employees driving any vehicle on the road. This article contains important information. We have summarized the main points of the article, encourage you to read the article in its entirety and have provided comments in certain sections below. […]
What is Marijuana and What Are Its Effects on the Mind
What is Marijuana and What Are Its Effects on the Mind? We thought we would turn to the Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration for its publication on the subject. We are providing this information to help employers decide whether or not to have a random drug test program for employees in safety sensitive positions. We […]
The Danger of Driving High on Marijuana
This article By Beth Greenfield in Fortune Magazine highlights the danger of driving high on marijuana. The results of this article are highlighted so that employers can be made aware of the danger of having employees drive vehicles, any vehicle, on the road. You are exposing yourself to catastrophic lawsuits if you do not take […]
Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination
This article from Littler presents a recent federal court decision that agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use. And if you are not an employer in Illinois you can still benefit from the article’s advice. Off-the-job marijuana use can trigger employee discipline so long as it is […]
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