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Checklist: Background Screenings

Background checks can provide employers with a variety of job-related information to use when evaluating prospective employees' qualifications, such as work history and education, criminal records, and driving records.


However, federal, state and local laws set limits on obtaining and using background check information to make employment decisions. Employers must ensure compliance with these laws. Here’s a checklist to help employers when conducting background checks.

8 Must-Have Conversations With Employees

Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust and loyalty, and drive performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees.

SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions Must be Made on a Post-Tax (Roth) Basis for “High Wage Earners” beginning in 2026

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), requires most retirement plans permitting catch-up contributions to treat any catch-up contributions made by “High Wage Earners” as post-tax Roth contributions.

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal will not be extended and will be terminated, effective Aug.  5, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication in the Federal Register.

Stay up-to-date with information about your legal benefits

Legal benefits are one of those things you hope you never need. But, just in case, ADP TotalSource® has you covered with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage, the Legal Defense Benefit (LDB), and support in responding to charges from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other similar administrative agencies.

ADP Recently Celebrated National PEO Week

National PEO Week celebrates the key role that PEOs, or Professional Employer Organizations, play in supporting the backbone of our economy: more than 200,000 businesses employing more than 4.5 million people. Its no different for ADP TotalSource®, your PEO of choice.

10 Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid

When you are ready to hire a new employee, the steps you take can mean the difference between a quality hire and a subpar one. A poor hiring decision can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when recruiting new employees.

PureSafety Courses Migrating On May 15

At ADP®, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the way you work. In May, we will begin migrating PureSafety/UL Solution courses in your Learning Management System (LMS) to a different vendor. This transition will still allow you to access all your existing PureSafety/UL Solution courses, and your login information will not change.

Let’s get ready to elevate your learning!

Keys to Scheduling Employees

Smart scheduling practices can help employers manage costs and meet company, customer, and employee needs. Here are some tips for managing employee schedules.

Federal Court blocks DHS termination of 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

On March 31, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide order blocking the decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. The net effect of the order is to reinstate the Jan. 17, 2025 notice that extended the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela to Oct. 2, 2026. The order will remain in effect while a decision from the court on the merits of the underlying legal action remains pending. The government could choose to appeal the order.

ADP® will continue to monitor and communicate any future related developments.

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West Hollywood, California has enacted an ordinance that establishes a local minimum wage. The ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2022 and applies to any employee who works at least two hours per week in West Hollywood.

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has released rules that finalize an increase to the minimum wage and the minimum salary required for exemption from overtime, add a new exemption from overtime for highly compensated employees, and establish new poster rules for employers. The ...

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued a final rule clarifying that employers are prohibited from requiring employees to forfeit any accrued paid time off (PTO) that they may choose to use for vacation and other needs. The final rule takes effect January 1, 2022.

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Florida has enacted legislation (House Bill 1) that prohibits private employers from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate without providing exemptions for medical reasons (including pregnancy and anticipated pregnancy), religious reasons, COVID-19 immunity, periodic testing, and the use of ...

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Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1169) that clarifies that the state’s Health Care Right of Conscience Act (HCRCA) doesn’t prohibit employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing. Senate Bill 1169 takes effect June 1, 2022.

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Reminder! Please remember to complete your HIRD form filing online via MassTaxConnect before December 15, 2021. 

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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (Senate Bill 4934A) that expands protections for whistleblowers. Senate Bill 4934A takes effect on Jan. 26, 2022.

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Utah Governor Cox signed Utah S.B. 2004 which is effective immediately. This law prohibits: -       Private-sector employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations unless a range of individual exemptions are granted when requested by employees.  ...

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Governor Jim Justice has signed legislation (House Bill 335) that requires employers to provide an exemption process as an alternative to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. House Bill 335 takes effect on Jan. 18, 2022.

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