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Not all states guarantee voting time off work, but those that do have varying rules. Know your state's laws to ensure compliance every election year. This list from Paylocity might help: https://lnkd.in/eNr-ffnP #TimeOffToVote #vote #PTO

We've all heard about the three subjects you never discuss in public: money, religion and politics. But, as the competition of the election heats up, so do peoples' political discussions. This makes it difficult for employers to regulate these discussions in the workplace. Here are some considerations to help you navigate this election season. #NLRA #PoliticsAtWork #FirstAmendment

A recent survey asked 336 U.S.-based C-suite executives a range of AI-related questions. Find out what they really think about AI and its role in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/effh8njh #AI #CSuite #AIPolicy

With the gig economy expected to explode over the next few years, it may be time to think about running background checks on these workers as well as your typical, full-time employee. A gig worker is usually an independent contractor or freelancer who fills temporary and part-time positions. But that's also changing with the growth in this market. According to Upwork, 51% of all freelancers provided knowledge services such as computer programming, marketing, IT, and business consulting in 2022. It's no longer all about Uber drivers and Airbnbs. Need help getting started? Critical Research is here to help. We provide quick, reliable, and customizable screening solutions, personalized to fit your specific needs. #GigEconomy #GigWorkers #BackgroundScreening

The U.S. Department of Labor released an AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework during National Disability Employment Awareness month. To learn more about the framework and how to make your hiring technology more inclusive for disabled job seekers, visit https://lnkd.in/gAefSmM6. #AI #InclusiveHiring #HR

Election Day is less than a month away. Depending on the voting leave laws in your state (which vary), you should make sure your PTO policy covers any time off for voting rules. Here are some standard elements to get you started. #TimeOffToVote #vote #PTO

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a time to honor the contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Employing disabled workers - physical and/or neurodivergent - is an opportunity to enhance your workforce. #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwareness #DisabledWorker #neurodivergent

WTW's 2024 Pay Transparency Survey might be a good indicator of where pay transparency is going. Currently, jurisdictions in 15 different states and Washington, D.C., require some form of pay disclosure by employers. And that list keeps growing. Do you list pay ranges on your job postings? #PayTransparency #candidates #hiring

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are a hot topic in hiring and employment. A good way to avoid discrimination in your hiring process is to use the "3 Green Factors" when deciding whether or not a criminal record may be used to refuse to hire a candidate. Here's what they are. For more information, please read the Critical Research blog on inclusive hiring practices: https://lnkd.in/evGE6xRh #GreenFactors #BackgroundCheck #DEI

An alias name or AKA (also known as) is any name that has been used by a candidate in the past. Life events, nicknames, name changes, etc result in many candidates with records associated with more than one name. That's why including aliases in your background check process is crucial. Ask us how to incorporate it into your background checks. For more information, please refer to our blog on the topic: https://lnkd.in/esf-uNai. #BackgroundCheck #Aliases #BackgroundScreening