Staff testing: employment checks and drug screening

Curious about the different types of employee background checks and their uses? See our breakdown below! Credit Checks These are not always performed as part of employment verification. This type of background check is saved for specific job roles – such as those in finance or government positions. Credit checks are a part of staff testing that will…

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Background check grant awarded to Kentucky

background checks on those who care for the disabled and the elderly. At Carmel Home in Owensboro residents get continuous care and administrators say they’re picky when it comes to hiring. “With new employees we are mandated to do a background check. We do one on the local level and also on the state level,”…

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MYB returns from Washington

Mind Your Business, Inc. returned from Washington D.C. this week having attended National Small Business. As mentioned last week in the blog, Karen was chosen as North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year 2011 – a fantastic accolade and superb sign for MYB’s future. Check out the full list of state winners. Each year…

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One-strike rule for employment drug testing ruled ok

According to a recent ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a hiring policy that permanently disqualifies job candidates from future employment for failing a so-called ‘one strike rule’ drug test that eliminates from consideration job applicants who test positive for drug or alcohol use during the pre-employment screening process does not violate…

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Consumers want to ban credit checks from background screening

background screening, according to a recent survey. It’s a hot topic of debate right now, with many states leaning towards banning credit checks as part of a pre-employment background check. The results of the research on employers using credit report background checks found that most consumers agreed that this practice should be banned: -More than…

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NAPBS & MYB Part 4: Legal Compliance

NAPBS guidelines, and the accreditation that comes with being a member, is the legal issues that come with background screening and the legislation that companies must adhere to. Depending on whether an individual employer or a third party agency is conducting a pre-employment background check, both federal and state laws need to be considered. While…

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George’s StorMor Out on a Limb Innovative Business Award

The new year has begun with a bang for MYB, having been awarded with George’s StorMor Out on a Limb Innovative Business Award by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The pre-requisite for the award states it should be presented to “a company that has discovered consumer needs and has been able to meet those…

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AOC 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…

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Pre-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.…

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