When making personnel decisions — including hiring, retention, promotion, and reassignment — employers sometimes want to consider the backgrounds of applicants and employees. For example, some employers might try to find out about the person’s work history, education,...
Human Resources
Complying With New Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were adopted when President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. PWFA: Pregnancy...
Can I Exclude a Candidate from the Recruitment Process Because They Failed a Past Drug Screen?
Question: We have a repeat applicant whom we offered a job to in the past. This candidate failed a drug screen back then, so we rescinded the offer. Can we reject them now based on their past drug screen result? Answer: No, chances are that rejecting an applicant...