Archive for September 2011
When background checks go wrong
a done deal – but then a routine background check gone awry surprised the company and Jackson with a detail even he didn’t know: his name appeared on national list of registered sex offenders. Jackson, 27, alleges in a suit filed in U.S. district court last week that the consumer reporting agency that ran his…
Read MoreWhy it is important to verify work history
work verification process, keep this in mind. To verify work history of an applicant get written consent to contact their present manager. Such consent is a matter of courtesy and informs the applicant they might want to tell their existing manager they are seeking a different job. This proof of consent may also give you…
Read MoreNegligent Retention: the consequences employers may face
negligent hiring, except it refers to employees who currently work for you rather than those you are thinking of hiring. One example of negligent retention is when an employer ignores rumors of sexual harassment within the office. Eg – several employees have confronted the employer in regards to a particular employee’s continued aggressive remarks to…
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