UK police failing to perform background checks

report came out of the UK this week that claimed UK police were failing to perform simple background checks, which was allowing foreign rapists to “slip through the net”. In many cases, officers failed even to ask about previous convictions because they thought the process was too difficult. It seems a strange and shocking revelation…

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A guide to North Carolina employment screening

levels at a high, employment screening checks become an even more stringent part of the pre-employment process. More unemployed = more employment screening It might sound odd, but having more people out of work can often lead to increased levels of background checks and employment screening. Why? Well, when there are a lot of applicants…

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E-verify now available nationwide

announced that E-Verify Self-Check, a program that allows job hunters to confirm their employment eligibility status, is now available in every state of the Nation. Many employers use E-Verify to confirm their new employees’ work authorization. Now, employees can use the Self-Check services to determine if there are any discrepancies in their record, and to…

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Employee fraud increases by 41% in twelve months

Fraud Type   Jan To Dec 2010   Jan To Dec 2011   % Change   Account Fraud  40  43  7.5%  Dishonest action by staff to obtain a benefit by theft or deception  156  220  41.0%  Employment application fraud (successful)  14  18  28.6%  Employment application fraud (unsuccessful)  91  83  -8.8%  Unlawful obtaining or disclosure of…

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Background checks run on just 5% of Nevada daycare workers

News4 reported that only 5% of new daycare workers in Nevada have their background checks for abuse and neglect completed on time when they start work. That was just one of several scary facts uncovered in a recent investigation by the Legislative Auditor of Nevada. That report reads: “there is an increased risk to the health and safety of…

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How to perform an applicant background check

staff testing will provide you with a better understanding of whether the individual will be an asset or a hindrance to your business. So how do you get started?  Firstly, I would decide which types of background checks you would like to perform.  There are various different types of background check that can be performed, and it will…

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NC Attorney General unveils sex offender app

The Department of Justice on Monday released a free mobile application that utilizes the GPS mapping feature built into the Apple iPhone and iPad to show the names, photos and homes of registered sex offenders living nearby. Users can search for offenders within a 1, 3 or 5-mile radius of their present location and receive alerts whenever…

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Update on NJ school district background checks

we reported how 350 school board members across New Jersey were told to resign their positions immediately after failing to complete a criminal background check now mandated by state law. In an update on this story, the New Jersey Department of Education is still holding off releasing information related to all of the 4,702 board member…

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E-verify immigration laws passed in several states

Alabama and Tennessee, three other southern states have introduced new immigration legislation starting in 2012. While broadly similar, there are some differences, as mentioned below. Georgia Georgia’s new immigration law, HB 87, is another broad piece of legislation that provides for state and local enforcement of immigration laws. With regards to E-Verify, HB 87 requires…

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MYB honored at Chamber of Commerce Awards dinner

[/caption] The awards dinner, held at Kenmure Country Club, celebrated the success of local outstanding businesses and recognized individuals for their service to the community as examples of Chamber members at their best, said Bob Williford, president of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. Other Chamber award winners included David Jordan, Chamber Ambassador of the Year;…

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