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Ban-the-Box laws have been sweeping the nation in recent years.
In some states, employees can’t be required to provide their salary information.
Know your rights as an applicant if a potential employer requires a drug test.
Learn about legal protections for applicants and employees with criminal records.
If you're looking for work, make sure your online posts won't cost you a job.
Although federal law allows employers to check credit, some states don't.
New employees may have to sign a number of documents before starting work.
Employers are increasingly asking workers to give up their rights through arbitration agreements, so be careful what you sign.
An employment contract may be written, oral, or implied.
An arbitration agreement waives your right to sue your employer in court.
If a former employer lied about you in a reference, you may have a defamation claim -- but these cases can be tough to prove and win.
Learn when you might have a legal claim arising from an employer's decision not to hire you.
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