Law and Compliance

Up through the beginning of the 20th century, there were really no laws aimed to protect workers. Employers had complete autonomy when it came to wage negotiation and could enforce harsh workloads under conditions that would be entirely unacceptable today.  Thankfully, federal and state governments have ironed out a lot of wrinkles in the past … Read more

Failures in Background Screening – Background screenings are a fantastic way to protect your company. Both in terms of legal liability and the bottom line when considering applicants for a vacant position. These checks help give you an idea of what to expect from the applicant regarding potential risks and what they have to bring … Read more

The new hire reporting law and compliance in New Jersey stems from a federal act called PRWORA (Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation). It ensures that the state and federal agencies collaborate to attain two main objectives. Firstly, PRWORA of 1996 provides swift and efficient payments for individuals with child support orders, and the costs … Read more