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If the government can probe social media as part of the security clearance process, don’t you think as an employer it’s time to consider it as well?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators can now probe Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites as a part of background checks for security clearances — something that lawmakers said Friday was a classic case of the government playing catch-up with technology. http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/e882671d97a245c9bffadbcebd52344c/security-clearance-background-checks-include-social-media

Washington State Expands Fair Chance Hiring Act

Effective July 1, 2026, Washington employers with 15 or more employees are subject to significant changes under the state’s amended Fair Chance Act. The new

Virginia’s New Clean Slate Law Brings Changes for Employers

Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia’s Clean Slate law introduces a significant change to how certain criminal records are handled. The law allows qualifying records to

Summer Employment Scams Are on the Rise: What Job Seekers and Employers Should Know

The summer hiring season brings new opportunities for students, recent graduates, and seasonal employees entering the workforce. Unfortunately, it has also become a prime time

The Hidden Cost of Waiting Too Long to Build HR Infrastructure

As organizations grow, operations often move faster than structure. Hiring accelerates, managers absorb larger teams, and decisions get made quickly to keep up. Growth is