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

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. It is alleged that it was actually Staff Management which violated FCRA guidelines by failing to provide “pre-adverse action notifications” to an applicant. In December 2014, Aerotek Inc. The criminal records weren’t his.

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

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. It is alleged that it was actually Staff Management which violated FCRA guidelines by failing to provide “pre-adverse action notifications” to an applicant. In December 2014, Aerotek Inc. The criminal records weren’t his.

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SHRM’s Best Kept Secret: the SHRM Foundation

HR Bartender

The SHRM Foundation supports our role as human resources professionals through research, thought-leadership and awards. And frankly, we can all use good information to make our jobs easier. Beth, can you share with readers some background about the SHRM Foundation (i.e., Our main mission is really research and education.

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5 Legal HR Mistakes Which Can Prove Very Costly

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

FCRA Disclosures and Notifications Many HRs now use background checks to inform decisions like recruitment, promotion and termination. Whenever background checks are used, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) comes into play. The two most recent ones were in November 2014 and March 2015.

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Warning to Employers: [Get Your Background Checks In Order]

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Employers have always lived under the threat of litigation when using background checks for screening applicants. What is new is that, over the last few years, a particular aspect of using background checks has become a leading source of class action lawsuits. This is nothing new. Liability Waivers.

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10 Tips to Improve Communication and Collaboration in Your Team

Hppy

By providing a centralized digital space, intranets streamline information access and dissemination, facilitating seamless communication among team members. These platforms act as repositories for critical documents, project updates, and essential resources, ensuring that everyone within the organization stays informed and aligned.

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Top Five Reasons to Take Your Pre-Employment Screening Program Paperless

Aurico

Here are the top five quick fixes you can apply to your pre-employment screening program in 2014. Quick Fix 2: For Your Eyes Only HR documentation is full of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) including names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Convenience can be priceless.