EEOC Issues Revised Enforcement Guidance on Use of Criminal Records in Employment Decisions

By a 4-1 vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved the issuance of a revised enforcement guidance document concerning an employer’s use of criminal arrest and conviction records in making hiring and other employment decisions, and whether such use may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. While an EEOC guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not binding on the courts, it does indicate the agency’s intentions as to enforcement of Title VII. Open full article, above, for link to the EEOC site article

WF&FSA 2012 Employee Compensation Survey

WF&FSA is co-sponsoring the 2012 Cross-Industry Employee Compensation Survey, performed by Dr. Al Bates of Profit Planning Group. This survey provides an analysis of management and employee pay scales, employee benefits and sales policies across a broad spectrum of wholesalers. The results of the survey will be especially valuable to executives who must demonstrate to the IRS that their compensation is “reasonable”. Click on title above to access full details.

WF&FSA netWORK, 12-20-11 Issue

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