Law firm: Employers should be aware of background screening legal landscape
Aug 28, 2013 Quinn Thomas
Pre-employment background screening has long been an effective tool for employers looking to ensure that they are hiring the best job candidates available. However, government agencies have recently made a dedicated effort to step up enforcement
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Employee backgrounds screening takes center stage
Aug 26, 2013 Quinn Thomas
Background checks are a critical component of the overall on-boarding process, as businesses are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for employees and customers while not discriminating against applicants. The screening process can
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FTC looking at background check processes
Aug 21, 2013 Quinn Thomas
Employers rely on background checks to assure they are hiring trustworthy and responsible individuals. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it will be taking a second look at these employment tools to ensure they
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E-verify system comes under scrutiny
Aug 13, 2013 Quinn Thomas
Business owners use pre-employment screening to investigate consumers' credit reports, criminal records and other information that may pertain to a potential worker's performance. The practice has been useful for enterprises that want to hire
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Finer points of employee background checks
Aug 13, 2013 Quinn Thomas
The background screening process is often complex and difficult to navigate, especially for companies that do not have the subject matter expertise necessary to conduct smooth checks in a timely fashion. Additionally, the risks of not carrying
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