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COVID-19 has contributed to work interviews being conducted online, with services like Zoom becoming increasingly common. Video interviews work a little differently than those done in person. A couple of guidelines may help secure the job.

Recent changes have been to the physical presence requirements associated with the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) and the hiring and re-verifying of employees.

While some people enjoy staying at a job they enjoy, others prefer to constantly move on to other opportunities. Job switching has many benefits, but it may also be unintentionally construed by a prospective employer as a candidate who will not grow with the company.

Employers in 2020 may notice new changes to employment laws along with the new year—and a few could be critically important to businesses.

Sylvan Springs, AL – For those stuck in a job they are not fond of going to every day, using the current job to find a new one can prove beneficial towards advancing one’s career. By identifying the negatives about the current job, it’s easier to identify the best future job.

Sylvan Springs, AL - The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) assists federal contractors with abiding by the law and understanding its compliance assessment process. The release of the new technical assistance guide for construction serves to continue toward this goal while providing a helpful tool for federal construction contractors. This is major news for government construction contractors.

The OFCCP has collected millions of dollars in fines from these major companies, and they are among the highest in a long time. Goldman Sachs will pay nearly $10 million to over 500 workers to settle pay-discrimination claims at its New York corporate headquarters. The firm will also establish Functional Affirmative Action Programs, tweaking its current programs so they concentrate on business functions or units versus geographic location. During June, the OFCCP made changes to its guidelines to ease the process for companies to utilize these plans compared to the regular plans based on location.

A major hurdle of embarking on a new career is a lack of experience being asked by an employer. By filling a job temporarily, an employer may agree to the hire despite the lack of experience. There are fewer costs associated with a temporary hire and less money and there are few risks if the employer is dissatisfied with the temporary employee. The temporary employee can fill a short-term vacancy that may result in a full-time position "upgrade" if the employer is impressed with the temporary hire's performance.

Veterans come to jobs with a mindset aimed at being successful, similar to that of an entrepreneur. Moreover, they can make knowledgeable decisions when they need to be made quickly and they can expeditiously act as group leaders as many of them may have previous experience working in a company or a team of two individuals.