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OSHA Delays Enforcement of Post-Accident Drug Testing Rule to December
EBI
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In high stakes litigation playing out before United States District Judge Sam Lindsey in Dallas, Texas, the government attorneys and those employer groups seeking to enjoin OSHA’s record keeping rule-anti-retaliation provision under 29 CFR 1904.35, have jointly agreed to extend the delay of enforcement until December 1, 2016. These provisions became effective on August 10, 2016.
Legislative Alert - Friday, October 7th, 2016: Trump & Clinton Fail Social Media Background Checks
EBI
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Screening News. Both Candidates Fail Social Media Background Check. Military Skips Background Checks- Puts Troops at Risk. Lyft May Win FCRA Case. New CA Law Governing Ride Shares. Both Candidates Fail Social Media Background Check. Social media checks are becoming a lot more common in hiring these days. The results are not good for either of them. The reports are several pages long.
Courts Shut Down Professional Plaintiff
EBI
AUGUST 11, 2016
Businesses have always had to worry about frivolous lawsuits. Con-artists “slip” and fall, others find a bug in their food. Sometimes the hot coffee is just too hot. All of these kinds of things have cost companies money over the years, but now some of those who are out to make a quick buck are evolving. Over the years this guy has applied for hundreds of jobs. He is not looking for a job.
Why Verifications are Critical to a Good Hire [Video + Transcript]
EBI
OCTOBER 6, 2016
When it comes to a solid background screen you need more than just an applicant’s criminal history. The Screening News Network sat down with Craig Caddell of ClearStar, Inc. to talk about why Employment Verifications and Education Verifications are important pieces of the puzzle. 0:04. 0:04. Speed. Quality. 1080p. 1080p. About Wistia. 0:18. message. These details can tell you a lot.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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Legislative Alert - Friday, October 28th, 2016: Spokeo Turns the Tides on FCRA Lawsuits [Video + Transcript]
EBI
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Screening News. Spokeo Shutting Down FCRA Lawsuits. Marijuana on Ballots Across the Country. Healthcare Could be Cyber Criminals Next Target. 2:53. 2:53. Facebook. Twitter. Embed. Speed. Quality. 1080p. About Wistia. 1:01. message. Spokeo Shutting Down FCRA Lawsuits. But ever since the Supreme Court ruled in Spokeo v. Robins , things are changing right before our eyes. Legislative Alerts
Legislative Alert - Thursday, October 13th, 2016: Which Hires Outstay and Outperform Peers? [Video + Transcript]
EBI
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Screening News. WOTC Employees Have Greater On-the-Job Success. CA Juvenile Records Off Limits. Yahoo Breach Even Bigger that Reported? Bieber Battles for Medical Marijuana. 2:42. 2:42. Facebook. Twitter. Embed. Speed. Quality. 1080p. About Wistia. 2:13. message. WOTC Employees Have Greater On-the-Job Success. Now it turns out the tax breaks might be just one of the benefits. Didn’t get an email?
Legislative Alert - Friday, July 1st, 2016: Background Checks for Drone Pilots
EBI
JULY 1, 2016
The bipartisan Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2016 would eliminate unnecessary administrative barriers that currently block rigorous study of the drug. Screening News. Staffing Company Faces Huge Fines. Medical Marijuana Foe Pushes for more Research. Background Checks for Drone Pilots. Staffing Company Faces Huge Fines. Administrative Law Judge Ellen K. Background Checks for Drone Pilots.
Legislative Alert: Friday, June 17th, 2016 - Waffle House in a Jam
EBI
JUNE 17, 2016
As of July 5, 2016 the fines will increase 150 percent. This legislation goes into effect on August 1, 2016. Screening News. Waffle House can't catch a Break. Don't Face a Penalty for Not Posting! Ban the Box Continues to Spread. Waffle House can’t catch a Break. It’s been a long couple of weeks for the lawyers for Waffle House. Don’t Face a Penalty for Not Posting!
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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1Making Dynamic Performance. Development a Reality eGuide 3Introduction Does your organization want to adopt. more dynamic approach to managing. performance and developing employees? We see a stampede of organizations. moving in this direction. At the same. time, we also see that, all too often, managers in such organizations are simply. not prepared to follow through because. Without clear. Maybe.
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Form I-9 Frequently Asked Questions - Part 2
EBI
OCTOBER 18, 2016
All employers are required to complete and store a Form I-9 for each new employee hired to work in the United States. Although this Employment Eligibility Verification Form is mandated and enforced by the federal government, it remains the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the entire Form I-9 is properly completed and signed within 3 business days of the first day of work. All U.S.
Legislative Alert - Thursday, November 3rd, 2016: Sticks & Stones Could Really Hurt
EBI
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Screening News. Does Calling Someone a Terrorist Cause Harm? Credit Reporting Agencies Forced to Overhaul Practices. Medical Marijuana -- Legal but Not Legal in Ohio. Privacy Shield Challenge. Does Calling Someone a Terrorist Cause Harm? plaintiff says he lost the apartment he wanted to rent because TransUnion incorrectly claimed his name was found on a terrorist watch list. Legislative Alerts
Latest Updates on Marijuana Legalization
EBI
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
We spend a lot to time writing about the legalization of marijuana on this blog. There’s a good reason for it. Laws are literally changing every single day. Here is a quick round-up of some of what’s been happening just this month. Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed new legislation into law to permit terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis. The law goes into effect in November.
A Closer Look: Oral Fluid Drug Testing for DOT Employers
EBI
MAY 12, 2016
On May 12, 2015, the Federal Register published proposed guidelines from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens in the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Sounds important – but what does it mean for Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and employers? territory of Puerto Rico. Why Oral Fluids?
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture
DEA Digs in on Marijuana: How Does the Decision Affect You?
EBI
AUGUST 16, 2016
The US government is refusing to bow to peer pressure. Twenty five states have already passed laws to allow some kind of medical marijuana use, four others and the District of Columbia let people smoke for fun, and nine more have issues relating to the drug on this year’s ballot. As a Schedule I drug, marijuana is listed alongside drugs like heroin, LSD and Ecstasy. Legalizing Marijuana
How Your Presidential Vote Could Change the Business Landscape [Video + Transcript]
EBI
AUGUST 25, 2016
The election isn’t a favorite topic with many people these days, but the outcome will definitely affect employers. We sat down with Mike Aitken, the director of government affairs at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), to find out which HR concerns are most likely to be affected by our new president. TRANSCRIPT: The Supreme Court. The Affordable Care Act. Where you have…if Sec.
Quick and Easy Doesn't Always Mean Legal
EBI
AUGUST 9, 2016
Some of you might have discovered this blog post by searching terms like "background screening" or "background search". If so, you might also get a lot of ads popping up promising the chance to do all kinds of background checks on anyone you want. These online companies might sound dependable. They might seem reliable. Why is this so important? The FCRA is a gatekeeper, of sorts. Period.
13 Unconventional Ideas to Create a Great Place to Work
EBI
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
I’ve been researching the topic of creating great places to work for a decade, and along the way I’ve gleaned thousands of ideas on how to do that. If there’s one thing I know, creating a great place to work takes focus and action. But what kinds of actions? What actions can you be implementing that would result in a great place to work? This creates a sense of unity. No secrets. Love, Herb.”.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have.
Medical Background Checks Lacking
EBI
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Nearly every day I see articles demanding more stringent background check requirements for employees in jobs across the board… school teachers, babysitters, Uber drivers, even massage therapists. Those interviewed say it must be done to protect the innocent and the vulnerable. But what about doctors and nurses? Those we turn to when we are just that… vulnerable. Nurses: CO, WI, NY,VT, ME, HI.
Legislative Alert - Friday, August 26th, 2016: Frito-Lay Settles FCRA Suit
EBI
AUGUST 26, 2016
Screening News. Frito-Lay Settles in FCRA Fight. Waffle House Appeals Judge's FCRA Decision. Colorado Schools Struggle with Medical Marijuana Rules. Recreational Pot Coming to California? Frito-Lay Settles in FCRA Fight. One of the nation’s largest snack makers has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Each will receive approximately $200 under the settlement.
Legislative Alert - Thursday, August 18th, 2016: Philadelphia Bans Credit Checks for Hiring
EBI
AUGUST 18, 2016
Screening News. Philly Law Says No Credit Check for Hiring. Tough Legislation Passed Regarding Ride Shares. Broader Background Checks for Schools in Indiana? Philly Law Says No Credit Check for Hiring. A new ordinance that affects employers is now in effect in Philadelphia. Tough Legislation Passed Regarding Ride Shares. Broader Background Checks for Schools in Indiana?
No One's Immune: How Companies of All Sizes Can Prevent a Data Breach [Video]
EBI
MAY 26, 2016
Not a day goes by that we don’t hear about some kind of data breach. No industry is immune. It is essential for companies of all sizes to have a plan for how to deal with hacks, breaches or leaks. Jennifer Gladstone sat down with Phillip Gordon of Littler Mendelson to find out what you can start doing today to up your odds of beating a breach. There are only so many big fish out there. Videos
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. push forward with change then finds that there may. be some very real barriers to moving forward. successfully transition from a traditional performance. management approach to a more dynamic.
Philanthropy & Fun at EBI!
EBI
MAY 11, 2016
Last week, the Sales and Account Management Group at EBI spent the morning slaving over hot burners to provide a gourmet breakfast for the entire Drug Testing Team. Why, you may ask? This wasn’t out of the goodness of their hearts -- even though we know they have hearts of gold! The Sales Team put themselves up for auction in EBI’s annual silent auction fundraiser. The auction raised nearly $2,000.
Form I-9 Frequently Asked Questions - Part 3
EBI
OCTOBER 25, 2016
All employers are required to complete and store a Form I-9 for each new employee hired to work in the United States. Although this Employment Eligibility Verification Form is mandated and enforced by the federal government, it remains the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the entire Form I-9 is properly completed and signed within 3 business days of the first day of work.
Social Media Use Becoming a Regular Part of the Hiring Process
EBI
MARCH 23, 2016
A recent survey from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) proves employers are using social media -- not only to find prospective employees, but as a means to disqualify candidates as well. The full report is 39 pages, but we have summarized the results for you. That’s up from 56% in 2011. 39% of these employers do allow the applicant a chance to explain any questionable discoveries.
Another Delay in OSHA Post-Accident Drug Testing Rule Enforcement
EBI
OCTOBER 27, 2016
The date was pushed back until November 1 st , and now, thanks to a case in Texas, the new date is December 1, 2016. About a month ago we hosted a webinar with our friends at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete to help you get ready for the new post-incident drug testing rules coming out of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Should cover this new OSHA guidance.
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory
Using Social Media for Background Checks – Part 1
EBI
JANUARY 7, 2016
How many times a day do you check social media? For some of you, it may be too many to count. But that habit could actually get you in trouble if you are involved in the hiring process. The Screening News Network’s Jennifer Gladstone spoke with Philadelphia employment law expert Jonathan Segal about the risks and rewards of checking out your applicants’ profiles. there are risks in doing it.
Is Your Hair on Fire? Here's Why.and What You Can Do About It [Upcoming Webinar]
EBI
JULY 6, 2016
We’ve all felt it. meeting spinning out of control, a work relationship taking a turn for the worse or just a day where everything seems to be a struggle. There are things you can do to not only get things back on track, but to keep them from falling off the rails in the first place. But for my day job, I am passionate about one thing. And that’s how business gets done. Morag: It is!
Georgia Seals Conviction Records; Employers Don’t Know Who They’re Hiring
EBI
MARCH 10, 2016
Without access to the right information, even the most thorough background check can fall short. Unfortunately, there are states out there that are really dropping the ball and making things harder for everyone. The latest is Georgia. An investigation by WSB-TV found that the outcomes for millions of criminal charges are missing from the state’s database. Here’s how it happened. Problem solved?
Legislative Alert – January 31, 2016: Drug Testing via Fingerprints?
EBI
JANUARY 31, 2016
Screening News Update. Criminal Record? No Problem in PA. Uber Easing Up on Some Background Checks. Indiana Cracking Down on Employers. Portable Fingerprint Drug Test Coming Soon? Subscribe To Our Blog To Receive Our Weekly Screening News Updates. Criminal Record? No Problem in PA. The 1997 law required a lifetime employment ban on anyone convicted of a crime. Indiana Cracking Down on Employers.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Emotional Intelligence: Have you lost it? [Upcoming Webinar]
EBI
JUNE 14, 2016
We have a guest blogger today! Our friends at SkyeTeam are working with us to produce our next webinar called “ How to Keep Your Head when Your Hair is on Fire. Today, we would like to introduce you to Morag Barrett, a best-selling author and the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam , an international HR consulting and leadership development company. We hope you enjoy it! What happened? My advice?
Legislative Alert - Thursday, September 1st, 2016: Worldwide Cyber Hacker Convicted [Video + Transcript]
EBI
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Screening News. Huge Hacker Gets Busted. Military Fights Militants with Background Checks. New I-9 Approved. Judge Approves Home Depot Settlement. TRANSCRIPT: Huge Hacker Gets Busted. Russian cyber-criminal has been convicted of hacking into point-of-sale computer systems to steal and sell credit card numbers to the criminal underworld. When arrested, his laptop contained more than 1.7
Great Referral? You Still Can't Skip the Background Check!
EBI
JULY 5, 2016
A small town police force in Indiana hired an officer back in 2003 because of a great recommendation. Now that officer, James D. Foutch, is in jail after pleading guilty to killing a father-to-be in a traffic accident. See if you can follow this: The Edgewood Police Captain, Martin “Skip” Stanley, heard about Officer Foutch from Robert Allman. Her husband Jesse died at the scene. Background Check
Legislative Alert March 2, 2016: Sprint's Motion to Dismiss Denied in FCRA Suit
EBI
MARCH 2, 2016
Screening News Update. Judge Denies Sprint's Motion in FCRA Suite. Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. Poughkeepsie Bans the Box. Judge Denies Sprint’s Motion in FCRA Suit. federal judge in Illinois has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Sprint for allegedly violating the FCRA. Roberto Rodriguez, Jr. He is requesting statutory and punitive damage, legal fees and a jury trial.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). Here, in Part 1, we describe why. happening now. As you’ll see, the.
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