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Employment verification nightmares: fake I-9s, bad Social Security numbers, and reverification catch-22

by Jacob M. Monty No one looks forward to an I-9 audit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). I-9s are notoriously problematic because not only does the law dictate which types of documents an employer may accept, but it also stipulates that employers cannot demand or refuse particular documents. In other words, if a […]

Employees Seek Greener Pastures

Summer’s here and employees are eyeing the exit door. And it’s not with yearning for fun in the sun. One-fourth of the workforce plans to look for a new job this summer, according to a study from Spherion Staffing Services.

Bad Reputation: How Much Does It Really Cost?

As a recruiter, you probably have a very keen idea of how much a company’s bad reputation really costs. Today we’ll look at an infographic by Apex Global Learning.

Now Google Everything, Including Jobs

After months of speculation and anticipation, Google for Jobs has launched. And it’s pretty much like it sounds. Oh, and by the way, it changes everything.

New York

Is Needle-Phobic Pharmacist Eligible for a Reasonable Accommodation?

The 2nd Circuit—which covers Connecticut, New York, and Vermont—recently heard claims that a pharmacy violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it fired a pharmacist, whose fear of needles prevented him from administering immunizations. Did the pharmacist have a claim for disability discrimination?

telecommuting

115% Increase in Telecommuting since 2005, Says Report

The 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. Employee Workforce report has been released by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics. This report is the most up-to-date and comprehensive data analysis available on the state of telecommuting in the United States, and includes recent trends.  Among the report’s significant findings: the number of people telecommuting in the […]