Form I-9: Avoid the 5 Most Common Mistakes

March 27th, 2010

The 5 most common mistakes employers make with Form I-9’s are: Using an outdated version of the I-9, Failing to fully complete the form, Not using section 3, Photocopying only part of a document, and “Over-documentation” in section 2. Read the rest of this entry »

NAPBS® Launches Formal Accreditation Program

March 1st, 2010

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) will be launching the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program Read the rest of this entry »

Background Check Best Practices – The Key Steps

December 23rd, 2009

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Form I-9 Audits Ramping Up

November 23rd, 2009

19 November 2009 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served 1,000 business with audit notices this week. Audits have yielded $15,865,181 in proposed fines since the new enforcement program began 30 April 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

Fake Resumes, Fake References, Fake Degrees: Employer Beware!

November 18th, 2009

Fake and Exaggerated Employment Experience, Educational Claims, References, and Related Documents Abound. Read the rest of this entry »

As A Consultant, Can I Obtain Background Check Reports from A Matter of Fact and Pass Them On To My Clients?

October 27th, 2009

No, You are not authorized to pass the background check reports you receive from A Matter of Fact to anyone else. Read the rest of this entry »

Employment Background Checks: The Surprisingly High ROI

September 24th, 2009

A thorough background check is one of the best investments an employer can make. Let’s see why. Read the rest of this entry »