The law (effective October 1, 2012) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring an applicant or employee to disclose login information for a personal account or service and prohibits employers from taking, or threatening to take, disciplinary action for an employee’s refusal to provide such information. Read the rest of this entry »
Detailed Background Checks Recommended by Certified Fraud Examiners 2012 Report
May 14th, 2012The ACFE’s 2012 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse recommends background checks that include: past employment verification, education verification, criminal record checks, Read the rest of this entry »
EEOC Issues New Guidance On Use Of Criminal Records In Background Checks
April 26th, 2012According to the EEOC, “The Guidance builds on longstanding court decisions and existing guidance documents that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued over twenty years ago.” Read the rest of this entry »
Requiring Social Media Information For Background Checks Is Usually a Bad Idea
April 19th, 2012“Although it may not be unlawful to seek [social media] information to conduct background checks,… in most situations, it is inadvisable.” says Chris Leh of Littler Mendelson Read the rest of this entry »
How To Find Credible Employment Background Check Companies
March 12th, 2012There are significant differences between background check companies and their products. With hundreds of firms vying for attention, how does one identify which are reputable companies? Read the rest of this entry »
Criminal Background Checks: A Best Practices Guide For Employers
March 12th, 2012The NELP (National Employment Law Project) recently published “Criminal Background Checks: A Best Practices Guide For Employers.” The guide provides information about employers’ moral and legal obligations as they consider how to use criminal records when making hiring decisions. Read the rest of this entry »
Flawed Employment Background Check Procedures Highlighted by Recent Legal Actions
March 5th, 2012Recent headlines reveal that many employers are not following sound employment background check procedures. Faulty policies and procedures fall into three general categories: 1) Failure to Conduct Background Checks that “Fit” the Job, 2) Sloppy Criminal Record Checks, and 3) Failure to Comply with the Law, especially the FCRA. Read the rest of this entry »