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The HR Holiday Wish List – for Employment Screening Bliss
The holidays are upon us and it is the time of year for reflection. HR Departments have spent 2013 dealing with a variety of issues: changes in healthcare, the government shutdown, navigating new...
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Five facts that every applicant should know about Background Checks
It’s the perfect job at the perfect company. You polished up your resume, the interview went great, and it looks like the job is yours…pending a background check. Those words can cause a certain level...
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State Laws and Background Checks: What you need to know
Whether you’re conducting background checks nationwide or in your own hometown, state laws can affect the way you screen your applicants. To avoid frustration, it is vital that all employers...
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8 Misconceptions about Background Checks
I recently shared an elevator ride with what appeared to be a father and son, where I overheard the following conversation: Father,” How did your interview go?” Son, “It seemed like everything went...
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How do you tell when an applicant is lying? Just look at their neck!
I recently stumbled upon an article that I had to share with my hiring manager friends. The technology described in this article could completely revolutionize an employer’s ability to discern...
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What Employers Should Know About Ban the Box. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.
Cue the Western music…. A lot of employers are nervous about a new villain riding into town called “Ban the Box”. “Ban the Box” refers a movement that has been successfully convincing legislators to...
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Proceed with Caution: 5 Steps to Help Avoid an FCRA Class Action Lawsuit
My family recently returned from a trip to the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park. One of the features of the park is a rugged, self guided, 1.5 mile trail over three of the largest sand dunes in the...
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2014: Year in Review
It felt like the fun was just beginning, but in a very short time 2014 will be coming to an end. This year we learned about Ban the Box and Big Data. We dumped buckets of icy water on our heads, and...
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Are you Gambling with your Hiring Process? 4 Common Myths about Background...
Finding the ideal candidate can feel a lot like hitting the lottery. An organization’s ability to grow and be successful is dependent on great hires and the talent they bring. Unfortunately, the...
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Build a Better Criminal Background Search [Infographic]
We’ve all seen the tragic headlines by now about Jared Fogle and his admission to some very serious and disturbing federal offenses. I think we can all agree that most of us would like to keep...
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Justifacts Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2)
The background screening process can get confusing at times. With so many different screening searches, law changes, and best practices it’s easy to see how the background check process could stir up...
View ArticlePhiladelphia to Prohibit Employers’ Use of Salary History in May 2017
The City of Philadelphia, PA passed a law (Bill# 160840) amending the Philadelphia general Code, Title 9 which prohibits employers from seeking for, or asking from job applicants, their wage history....
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Tips for Confirming an Applicant’s Degree
Confirming degrees can be as easy as 1-2-3 or it could require quite a lot of additional information, follow-up, follow-through, and steps. There are times when specific information is required, so the...
View ArticleDC Law to Limit Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Process
Special Announcement to all District of Columbia employers :The District of Columbia has passed a law entitled the “Fair Credit History Screening Act (B21-0244)”, which limits the use of credit reports...
View ArticleDelaware to Ban Salary History Questions in December 2017
Special Announcement to all Delaware employers :The State of Delaware passed a law (House Substitute 1 for House Bill 1) amending Title 19 of the Delaware Code. This bill prohibits employers from...
View ArticleSocial Security One Trace vs. Consent Based Social Security Verification: Why...
Identity theft is a common problem in the world today, and the numbers are staggering; according to an article written by MSNBC technology correspondent Bob Sullivan, 20% of Americans are victims of...
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