Archive for December 2010
Background screening for travelers a possibility
TSA pat downs and screening machines that air travelers have been facing recently. Introduced to diminish the terrorist threat, a lot of the public feels that these checks take it too far – that restricting civil liberties should not be a part of ensuring national security. For those that have taken a deeper look into…
Read MoreMYBINC sponsors Humane Society charity event
The Blue Ridge Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization – a group that does their best to ensure dogs in need are re-homed. Last week was the society’s annual Luncheon and Fashion Show and, with the help of the agency, many dogs will be going home with a new owner in the coming…
Read MoreTeacher background checks inadequate
Background checks performed on teacher are apparently inadequate, according to many. While psychological testing is something those in law enforcement must go through prior to being hired, as do priests before they enter the Catholic Church, teachers seem to get away with a mere background screening. Which, if they have not been criminally convicted, will…
Read MoreBackground checks and embellishing your resume
this blog before, and with recent news there is no reason not to re-visit the issue and re-enforce our previous claims. While it is OK to emphasize your attributes and focus on your prior achievements, to embellish or over-exaggerate these claims is fool-hardy. These days, high level background screening will rule out your resume before…
Read MoreAOC changes reduce data available in North Carolina
AOC) policy changes regarding the type of information it will provide to licensed data research companies who request background information about individuals such as candidates and employees, primarily for pre-employment background checks. The purpose of the change is to resolve challenges with expunged cases and inaccurate case information being reported to end users through data…
Read MoreEEOC request for background check information
credit checks and the role they should, or should not, play in pre-employment background screening. Last week, as a follow-up to the hearing, the EEOC posted a request for information on its website that explores issues surrounding liability associated with providing an employment reference. They have posted a request for information on the questions raised,…
Read MorePre-employment background screening to include nicotine tests
no longer hire smokers who fail a drug test for nicotine as part of a pre-employment background screening program beginning January 1, 2011. The new program does not effect current employees, but will test any future applicants for nicotine as part of their pre-employment background check. Those that fail this test will not be hired.…
Read MoreDaycare background screening goes unchecked
background checks on its workers, as you would expect and as is the legislation in other states. However, the state reviews those checks multiple times a year at licensed facilities; but it can’t review them at unlicensed faith-based day cares. Ultimately, this means that you’re trusting the individual in charge of the daycare that everyone…
Read MoreWorkplace drug testing weeds out officers
drug testing. Police Chief Greg Porter said that two officers have been fired after testing positive. One officer quit when he was told to take a test, and a fourth officer was suspended and is under investigation after his sample appeared diluted and he refused a second test. Porter went on to say, “It leaves…
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