Several laws were introduced, amended, or proposed in the past year, and several cases were decided, which will have an impact on those in the career services and recruiting field. This article is an overview of those laws and cases....more

Candidates who are on the end of a rescinded job offer do not have much in terms of legal recourse. Although it varies from state to state, unless otherwise specified, employment is “at-will,” meaning either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason....more

On February 13, House and Senate conferees drafted an updated economic stimulus package that does not require employment verification through the E-Verify system....more

Recruitment programs have many different structures. However, no matter how much of a focus your company puts on diversity recruitment, it should be aware of the federal laws addressing equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action. Companies that fail to comply with these laws are courting disaster in the form of potentially damaging lawsuits. Furthermore, the resulting damage to a company’s reputation on campus may take years and an extraordinary effort to repair....more