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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. A recent incident of resume fraud in the U.K.

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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

The current labor shortage puts candidates in the driver’s seat, but this is no time to cut corners when it comes to critical hiring practices like identity verification and comprehensive background screening. With the right background screening partner, you can fast-track screening and hire the right fit — quickly and with confidence.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

InfoMart

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Tammy Cohen, an industry pioneer and expert in identity and employment screening, founded InfoMart over 28 years ago. Deemed the “Queen of Screen,” she’s been a force behind industry-leading innovations. Recreational marijuana.

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Retailer Settles EEOC Background Screening Case

Cisive

According to the EEOC, the Pier One also “reaffirmed its commitment to Title VII by revising its policies and procedures, eliminating its background screening process, and removing the conviction question from its employment application.”. Background screening is permissible in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

For anyone involved in applicant/temp screening for a staffing company, the take home is this: Improperly conducting background checks can lead to a costly lawsuit. Background Screening Do’s And Don’ts For Staffing Companies (or any industry) Sign up for FREE and get part 2 today! Cortez’s lawyers upped their ante.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

For anyone involved in applicant/temp screening for a staffing company, the take home is this: Improperly conducting background checks can lead to a costly lawsuit. The easiest way to achieve legal compliance is by hiring a reputable company to carry out background checks on your behalf. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone!

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Your Job Candidate Has Criminal Record? Don’t Panic.

TalentCulture

In fact, there are five key steps that will help you determine whether or not your candidate should be disqualified and, at the same time, how you can stay compliant with state and federal screening laws. Your focus should be on compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and anti-discrimination laws. Legal Considerations.