background check
Officials sued over background check
Newell defended the city’s actions: “We felt – in light of the information we received about individuals involved in the (Parkersburg) Tea Party -we had the right to check backgrounds for violations.” Backus has been a critic of Newell and has been outspoken against the city user fee. He also is running for city council in District…
Read MoreMass. House overrides Governors background check veto
How to build a dependable workforce
Take a look at this incredible infographic from Business.com to see the ins, the outs and the justifications for employment screening. These are some very easy to understand steps for how to build a dependable workforce. ]]>
Read MoreSigns of improvement in the US labor market
Payrolls climbed by 150,000 workers after a 115,000 gain in April, according to the median forecast of 68 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News ahead of Labor Department figures due June 1. Cycle of improvement Bigger job and wage gains will probably be needed to trigger a self-sustaining cycle of increases in hiring and consumer spending…
Read MoreEmployers banned from requesting applicant Facebook passwords
The question really is: “Where do we draw the line?” The matter has finally been settled, with the Senate introducing the 2012 Password Protection Act. Concerned with what they believe is “the growing practice of employers requiring prospective or current employees to provide access to password-protected accounts as a condition for employment,” Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-CT;…
Read MoreDCPS not performing required drug tests
New trend – landlord background checks
Why? To protect themselves from fraud, according to chron.com. “People will pay the first and last month’s rent along with a hefty security deposit. Add to this the cost of switching utilities, moving expenses and even simple home decor and tenants could easily invest over $5,000 up front with their move” says Juergen Kneifel. These…
Read MoreWells Fargo defends background check program
Because federal law forbids insured depository institutions from hiring people with criminal histories, Wells Fargo were required to fire Ms Quesada even though she had been working at the company for five years. A Wells Fargo spokesman claimed: “We are bound by federal law that generally prohibits us from hiring or continuing the employment of any…
Read MoreJob posting compliance with anti-discrimination laws
Immigration Compliance Insights. You may have heard different variations of these questions and I always urge extreme caution to employers when using any such wording as such language could run afoul of the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), specifically section 274B. These provisions prohibit hiring, firing, recruitment or referral for a fee, as well as…
Read MoreHow to perform summer camp background checks
One of the most popular activities will no doubt be summer camps – parents looking to send their children to daily, or perhaps overnight, camps, which will keep them occupied throughout the vacation period. However, with what seems an innocent choice comes one issue – who’s looking after you children at these camps? Are they…
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