Category: Hiring
H-1B Visa Initial Registration Opens March 9
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many California businesses still face difficult choices as they confront revenue loss and uncertainty in the future — which has…
Employers With Lengthy Hiring Process May Lose Top Job Candidates
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, when the unemployment rates were at record lows, “ghosting” — when job applicants suddenly stop responding to recruiters or hiring managers,…
U.S. 9th Circuit Court Hears Oral Arguments in Anti-Arbitration Case
California’s Attorney General on Monday asked a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court panel to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the enforcement of and invalidated in…
Veterans Day Reminder: Veterans Bring Skills, Expertise Year-Round
An estimated 18.8 million veterans live in the United States, and according to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, more veterans live in California — about…
Remote Hiring Ramps Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its eighth month, face coverings and social distancing are still required in public places, indoor dining is still prohibited in…
Salary, Retaining Talent Concerns During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the ability to retain valued staff is a primary concern among senior management, according to a new Robert Half survey…
Employment-Related Job Killer Bills Remain as End of Session Approaches
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills that will significantly increase labor costs and create more liability for employers are expected to be voted on in…
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people, we…
Limits to Conducting Background Checks on Job Applicants
My company uses a background check company to conduct background checks on our applicants. Recently, I received a report that included a felony conviction from…
COVID-19 Impacts H-1B Visa Applications, Processing
As of noon, Eastern time on March 20, the initial (and brand-spankin’ new) 2021 H-1B Visa application process officially closed, and the U.S. Citizenship and…
