FERPA was enacted to protect the privacy of students and their parents. It is designed to ensure that students and their parents can access the student’s education records and challenge the content or release of such records to third parties. This article summarizes the key points of FERPA, notes the 2008 and 2011 changes to the act, and highlights how career services practitioners can ensure their institutions and offices are in compliance. Read More.
The H-1B visa enables employers to hire international workers for positions requiring specific degrees. Read More.
Edward Easterly, Esq., discusses fake job postings and problems with job postings that include discriminatory language or qualifications. Read More.
Hiring a diverse workforce is a priority for many employers, but how to go about that requires careful consideration of what is permissible under the law. Read More.
Beyond a host of ethical issues, prescreening candidates for an employer carries the potential for legal liability. Read More.