Tag: notification obligations

What every employer needs to know before seeking background checks

By New Jersey Employment Law Letter Sep 28, 2016 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Kevin J. Skelly The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and corresponding state laws impose obligations on employers that rely on certain background checks to make employment decisions. A recent class action lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court should serve as a wakeup call for employers on the many pitfalls associated with conducting […]

Debunking Common FMLA Myths

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Oct 28, 2010 HR Hero Line

Updated: Oct 28, 2010

by Joseph C. Pettygrove The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was very complicated when it was originally enacted in 1993. The sheer number of complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the courts since then confirms that employers and employees have long disagreed about how the law applies in their individual […]