The trend toward prison and criminal sentencing reform has implications for employers, as states and local governments begin to restrict the use of criminal background checks in hiring. We examine what that means in this special report. We also look at the fallout from legislation changing the definition of “disabled;” ponder the breadth of federal whistleblower protections; and offer a critique of President Obama’s wage and hour policy.
Run Criminal Background Checks With Care
Proliferating “ban the box” laws penalize employers who screen job candidates without justification.
