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SHRM's HR Daily May 3, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     When Are Criminal Background Checks Permitted? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit against convenience store chain Sheetz highlights the importance of an individualized assessment of criminal background checks and the potential for discrimination in screening practices.     DOL Acting Secretary Defends Role, Department Initiatives Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su faced scrutiny at a House committee hearing as Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., raised concerns over Su's extended tenure as acting secretary and criticized the Department of Labor's (DOL's) recent regulatory actions.   Advertisement     2024 Voice of the Workplace Report Explore the top 5 trends that are impacting workplace culture based on perspectives from HR professionals, employee feedback, and millions of Calm users across the globe. Download Report     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Ask HR: Standing Out in Online Job Searches and Planning for an International Career SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, addresses how individuals can attract attention among numerous applicants when job searches are mostly done online. Plus, considering an international career involves an understanding of different cultures and job markets.     Taylor answers HR questions each week for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you'd like him to answer? Submit it here.      Arbitrator Lacked Authority to Extend Deadline for Employer's Payment of Fees In a recent ruling, a California appeals court determined that an arbitrator lacked the authority to unilaterally extend the deadline for an employer's payment of required arbitration fees.     Advertisement   EU and UK Regulatory Action Targets Employee Monitoring Recent months have seen a surge in regulatory action regarding employee monitoring, reflecting both its prevalence across industries and the challenges of implementing such practices.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Data Drives Decisions: Total Rewards, Benefits Efficiency, and Cost Control May 15, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Gallagher In the current fiscal climate, it's essential to hone benefits optimization, balancing cost management with enhancing organizational and employee prosperity. 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