When hiring managers skip background checks, they're putting their employers at risk. Negligent hiring claims, workplace violence, and bad hires are c...
When hiring managers skip background checks, they're putting their employers at risk. Negligent hiring claims, workplace violence, and bad hires are c...
The Enforcement Guidance was issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2012 to assist employers with using arrest or conviction records...
Employers that opt-out of employment screening often cite cost as a factor in their decision. Background checks can be expensive for many reasons but ...
To mitigate the risk of FCRA class-action lawsuits, HR and hiring managers must comply with FCRA guidelines. Part of this process is obtaining consent...
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects older applicants and employees from hiring, promotion, compensation, and other types of age-r...
Conducting background checks on prospective employees, contractors and volunteers have become standard operating procedure for organizations across th...
The question of what to look for is helpful for applicants and hiring managers looking over pre-employment background checks. The answer will vary, de...
A credit report is a powerful tool used to determine the financial trustworthiness required for certain jobs or obligations. Employers must use cautio...
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