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Avoid Common Pitfalls When Using Criminal Background Checks
Is your company properly obtaining background check reports? Still confused about the EEOC’s criminal records guidance? If that’s the case, then please join this upcoming First Advantage webinar,...
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Yes, You Really Do Need to Screen Temporary Holiday Employees
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and that means Black Friday, shopping online, and holiday music overload as we get ready for the big gift-giving season. It’s hard to believe, but holiday hiring...
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LinkedIn Lawsuit Puts Background Screening Function in Question
Have you ever used LinkedIn to check up on someone? An employee or a prospective new hire? I know I for one am guilty of this. And while I’ve never actually given the “recommendations” on LinkedIn much...
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The Big Problem With Background Checks at Uber
Uber can’t seem to get it right. First, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing service was criticized for NOT doing background checks, and now it’s under attack for doing them the wrong way. The national...
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The Top Screening and Employment Issues We Faced in 2014
I almost can’t believe it myself, but it’s already December. And this point in the year means it’s almost time to close the books on 2014. As the year comes to an end, I’ve spent some time looking back...
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HR 101: To Background Check or NOT to Background Check
When it comes to making hiring decisions, the more information you have about a candidate, the better. More information makes it easier to decide if the candidate will work out, but could too much...
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Four New Ban-the Box Laws Became Effective This Year
By Philip L. Gordon and Zoe M. Argento With the start of 2015, new ban the box laws became effective in Illinois, the City of Chicago, and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Ban the...
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5 Pre-Employment Test Trends You Need to Know About
The year 2014 was a great one for job growth. December alone added 252,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent. American economist Mark Zandi predicts that “At the current pace of job...
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Can You Reject an Applicant For Falsifying Their Job Application?
Most job candidates know that falsifying a job application is grounds for being denied employment. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always stop them from doing it, however most understand the consequences...
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You Shouldn’t Ignore Criminal Records When Checking Candidates
The scenario may seem familiar, whether through a real life experience or something you saw on TV. You interview a candidate and it appears as if they would be perfect for a position with your company....
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Court Takes EEOC to the Woodshed For Overreach on Background Checks
You might recall last August’s stinging comments from celebrated Judge Roger Titus of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that were directed at the EEOC when he dismissed their case...
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Class Action Claim For Running Background Check Gets Tossed in Court
Finally, a voice of reason. Employers got some good news from a judge in the Northern District of California last week, when the court granted Paramount Picture’s motion to dismiss a class action claim...
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New York City Prohibits Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes
Last week, the New York City Council passed a bill that makes it unlawful for employers to request or use a job applicant’s credit history for employment purposes as part of their background screening...
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Court: LinkedIn Isn’t an Agency When It Comes to Background Screening
LinkedIn is off the hook. A California district court has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed against the business networking site (the full decision in Sweet v. LinkedIn Corporation can be found...
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When Might It Be Discriminatory to Fire a Medical Marijuana User?
By Eric B. Meyer OK, let’s assume that I’m looking to fill another Blogprentice position. All hires must then pass a background check and drug screen. She’s killing it in the interview! She’s hired....
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What Do You Do When Job Candidates Ask About the Background Check?
Most job candidates will have many questions for an employer throughout the hiring process — including questions about the employment background check. Do you have the answers? Ultimately, knowing...
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State of Ohio Jumps in and “Bans the Box” For All Civil Service Jobs
While the state Legislature has not yet weighed in on the issue, the Buckeye State has taken one step closer to embracing “ban the box.” Effective June 1, state civil service applications no longer...
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