Archive for January 2014
Delaware gov. creates task force to review child protection laws
Gov. Jack Markell has created a task force to review Delaware’s background check laws and policies, specifically as they pertain to children and their safety when with adult volunteers and employees whose job descriptions may not require a pre-employment background screening. The “Delaware Criminal Background and Child Protection Registry Checks” task force — led by…
Read MoreMicro-lenders turn to social media when conducting credit checks
When you need a loan to purchase a car, house or other large investment, banks and credit unions run credit checks to learn your FICO credit score, and how risky an investment you might be. At that point, the bank or lending institution will determine whether you are worthy of receiving a loan, and at…
Read MoreService accused of ‘dumping’ government background checks
U.S. Investigations Services was charged with making false claims and breaching a government contract after it was discovered that more than 665,000 background screenings had been fraudulently labeled as completed. The company allowed approximately 40 percent of their investigations to be “dumped” — or marked “complete” without a thorough screening having been performed — by…
Read MoreDon’t be bamboozled by resume fraud
fired a state drug lab analyst who did not have the chemistry degree her resume claimed. The department says that she underwent a pre-employment background screening, but the falsification was not caught. Which begs the question, if a background check doesn’t turn up anything, how can you be sure that the people you hire have…
Read MoreNew proposed background screen regulations for gun purchases
Both the federal government and state lawmakers have been working to regulate mental health requirements and background screen requirements for those who wish to purchase firearms. These requirements are expected to protect citizens from injuring themselves or others by preventing the mentally ill or those who have been charged or convicted of a crime from…
Read MoreUpdate: FMCSA extends deadline for commercial drivers’ medical certificate requirements
In late December, we posted about the new requirements that all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders self-certify their current med cards and to provide a copy to their State Driver’s Licensing Agency by January 30, 2014. We outlined what this new requirement would mean for those commercial drivers and what changes, if any, were required…
Read MoreBackground screening trends for the new year
credit checks and social media checks, we can expect the landscape of the background check process to look a little bit different this year. These are just a few of the top trends in background screening that you can expect in 2014, and what the implications are for your business. Increased Scrutiny on Cheap Commercial…
Read MoreSocial media screening down for new hires
introduced bills or passed laws outlawing these types of practices, particularly “shoulder surfing” and requesting passwords. While only about a quarter of companies utilize search engines (and even fewer use social media) for pre-employment screening, this does not mean that employers have stopped looking for information about a potential hire. The small percentage may be…
Read MoreEqual Employment bill fights against pre-employment credit checks
47 percent of employers request credit checks prior to hiring new employees. Nine states have already banned credit checks during pre-employment screening. The intent behind the bill is that poor applicants with credit problems may have a harder time finding employment than a similar candidate with good credit, and that sometimes the things one would…
Read MoreHow to verify a potential employee’s work history
Find a Service The first step in conducting any form on pre-employment screening, such as a background check, is to choose the service with whom you’ll be working. Wouldn’t simply calling a candidate’s references be easier than hiring a service? Perhaps, but if you do, you run the risk of contacting someone who may have…
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