As the world continues to adapt to the issues that the coronavirus crisis has presented, remote and contract positions have been on the rise. Remote and contract positions have in recent years been praised for their array of benefits, including boosting employee well-being, speeding up business expansion, and helping with recruitment. However, in the current…
With the world being challenged by an unprecedented pandemic, it is now more important than ever for employers to maintain a safe working approach for their employees to help mitigate any risks. But many employers wonder what the best ways are to protect the health of both their employees and their business, as many economies…
With 45 states now relaxing business restrictions, employees and employers alike are looking at how best to respond to plans for potential state re-openings. Certain areas, like Kansas City, have launched ‘soft’ re-openings, with the 10/10/10 rule stating that businesses can only have 10% of staff or ten staff in the office at any given…
The rapid spread of coronavirus around the world has had a profound impact on economies, to say the least. Some businesses have even found themselves struggling to continue operations. But despite all of the challenges that are coming with this pandemic, many companies are still able to operate, and still others have found ways to…
World news in 2020 is dominated by one topic: the coronavirus. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has affected virtually every aspect of our society. The world of business and economics has been hit harder than most, and the impacts have already been felt across the United States and overseas. But how will the outbreak…
Gig work has become the norm in the USA, with more and more workers opting to work as a freelancer, a contract worker, or an independent contractor. In fact, 36% of US workers are in the gig economy. Digital tools have made gig work accessible for many people, both as their sole career or a…
Maryland enacts Ban The Box Act impacting employers with 15 or more full-time employees. As of February 29, 2020, it will be unlawful for these employers to inquire into an applicant’s criminal history until the employer conducts an in-person interview of the candidate. The Act doesn’t apply when federal or state law requires a…
On the 6th of January 2020, the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse was created. To learn more about what the Clearinghouse is, how it works, and how it could affect your business, we’ve put together a guide to help: What Is the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Earlier this year, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier…
The current work force has grown to be increasingly competitive. Job seekers may feel inclined to falsify education history on their resumes and job applications in order to gain an advantage over their competition. Smarthire Canada Screening Services’s Education Verification Service can help to ensure that your hiring decision is based on true qualifications. Information…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty process and follow-up testing plan, this information…