Liberty News and Events

Is Outsourcing HR the Right Call?

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:44:00 -0600

Is Outsourcing HR the Right Call?

Outsourcing HR might be a good move for your company and it can provide a better result when it comes to business decisions. There are many benefits of outsourcing, and we present them in this article. You will find out how to outsource HR and what steps to take to organize the HR department in the right way.

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Part-Time, Temp Hiring Boom Opens Door to Compliance Pitfalls

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:12:00 -0600

Part-Time, Temp Hiring Boom Opens Door to Compliance Pitfalls

The tight labor market and another Covid-19 variant have left many employers struggling to hire and retain talent, with the glut of open positions expected to continue well into 2022. With total job openings well above their pre-pandemic peak, employers must adapt in this labor market.

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State of New York - Recreational Marijuana Use Legalized.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:50:00 -0600

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Use

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on March 31 legalizing recreational marijuana use in New York for adults ages 21 and older. According to the governor's office, unlawful discrimination will be prohibited under the new law and workplace safety protections will be implemented.

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Court Closures - North Eastern States - Winter Storm

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:49:00 -0600

Due to a winter storm that caused large snowfall amounts in the north eastern states, many courts have closed and will not reopen until Monday Dec. 21st.

Please be aware that this may cause delays in retrieving results.

Industry News for the Week of November 9th, 2020

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:46:00 -0600

Will virtual recruiting and on boarding hurt seasonal hiring?

The practice of virtually hiring and onboarding seasonal help has been on the rise in recent years as online technology advances, but this holiday season, due to COVID-19, it has become the primary option for many retailers.

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Industry News for the Week of November 2nd, 2020

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:39:00 -0600

How To Navigate the Complex World of Background Checks

Not all organizations, whether at home or abroad, understand the intricacies of background screening or even the need for it on occasion. In the US, verifying education and employment is generally a typical process, but HR departments in other countries can perceive it as needless or invasive. Even in the US, it can be difficult to manage the legislative complexities of background checks.

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Columbus Day - Monday October 12th - Courts Closed

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:29:00 -0600

All courts will be closed Monday October 12^th in observance of Columbus Day.

Industry News for the Week of January 20th, 2020

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:47:00 -0600

Digital recruitment strategies for the coming decade

Most savvy business professionals know that recruitment is one of the baseline keys to success and that the process of recruiting potential employees never really stops. With that, there are always things that can be improved in the process.

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Industry News for the Week of September 2nd, 2019

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:42:00 -0600

Social Media Accounts Are Not Telling You the Whole Story About Candidates and Employees

If you rely on social media to paint for you a full and complete picture about your job applicants and employees, you are going to be very disappointed.

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Industry News for the Week of June 10th, 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:35:00 -0600

Illinois's New Cannabis Law May Leave Employers in a Smoky Daze

While the societal impact of this change in the law is yet to be seen, it is clear that the law will require some major changes in the way most Illinois employers address drug use by employees.

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What drivers and fleets need to know about the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Drug and alcohol testing is such a red herring for fleets and their insurers, though, that drivers will do anything they can to get around the testing and avoid any hint of past use.

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