Frequently asked legal questions including whether a career center can prescreen candidates; if employers must interview international students; and if interns must be paid....more

Career services and HR/staffing professionals should be familiar with affirmative action, military recruiting on campus, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, medical examinations, genetic information, drug and alcohol testing, personal applicant information, social networking sites, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements, and Internet applicants. Following is an overview of these legal issues....more

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Candidates who are on the end of a rescinded job offer do not have much in terms of legal recourse.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