TOP STORY Employee Theft Up as Economy Slumps
Already faced with a not-so-happy holiday shopping season due to a national recession and reduced consumer confidence, retailers are hit even harder by thieves looking to ensure that their own holiday season is merry and bright.
INDUSTRY NEWS Small Thefts Mean Big Trouble at the USPS
Neither rain, sleet nor snow, the mail must go … into the postal employee's pocket? Read more to find out what the postal service is doing to maintain the public's trust in the wake of employee thefts.
LEGAL UPDATE New York Adds Employment Protection
Continuing in their tradition of not discriminating against individuals with prior criminal convictions, the State of New York recently enhanced their protection of ex-convicts seeking employment. But the law doesn't come without added protections for employers too.
Regulation Requires Contractors to Use E-Verify
Under a new federal regulation, federal contractors will be required to use the government's electronic employment eligibility verification system, E-Verify, beginning in January 2009. But have Congress and the incoming Obama administration had the final say on this controversial system?
SCREENING SOLUTIONS Start 2009 Off Right By Review Your Company’s Drug Testing Policy
If you're setting New Year's resolutions for your company, reviewing your drug and alcohol testing policy should make the list. InfoMart's Drug Testing Department Manager, Suzanne Sorge, gives you tips on what to include in a comprehensive policy or program.
