Workplace Rules for Students in New York State

Workplace Rules for Students in New York State

Summer is only a few months away, a time when many employers look to hire minors to help out around the office. Some employers hire minors during the school year as well. In either case, it’s important to understand the workplace rules for students in NY. The...
Do Interns Need to Fill Out I-9 Forms?

Do Interns Need to Fill Out I-9 Forms?

Q: We are planning to bring on some unpaid interns. Do interns need to fill out I-9 forms? A: According to the Department of Homeland Security, I-9 forms are only required for employees, not unpaid interns. When taking on an unpaid intern, however, we urge employers...

Background Check Best Practices

Employers have become well-attuned to the importance of selecting job candidates that are qualified and will fit well with the organization’s culture.  Prior to extending an offer of employment to a viable candidate, background check best practices are to use a...
Using Social Media for Recruiting Employees

Using Social Media for Recruiting Employees

Do you know what the job search market looked like in 2014? 8,000,000 applicants found their job on Twitter. 93% of recruiters are likely to look at a candidate’s social media profile. 43% of job seekers have used their mobile device to engage in a job search with 7%...
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