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EEOC to Discuss Use of Criminal Records in Employment Screening

BY Michael Gaul | July 13th, 2011
EEOC to Discuss Use of Criminal Records in Employment Screening

Coming up on July 26, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a hearing on the use of criminal records for employment screening purposes. The hearing, which will be held in Washington, D.C. is …

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Background Checks or Checking the Box: What’s Really Going On?

BY Michael Gaul | June 17th, 2011
Background Checks or Checking the Box: What’s Really Going On?

Joelle Scott wrote an insanely good article on her company’s Corporate Resolutions blog on Forbes.com this week where she looked at the recent Wall Street Journal report of Nasdaq employee Donald Johnson (a so called, …

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Illinois Senate Addresses Employment Background Checks for Group Home Workers

BY Michael Gaul | June 14th, 2011
Illinois Senate Addresses Employment Background Checks for Group Home Workers

The Chicago Tribune recently reported new legislation approved by the Illinois Senate geared toward increasing safety among workers in group home settings. Known as Paul’s Law, the legislation is named for 42 year-old Paul …

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What to Think of a Registry for Murderers

BY Michael Gaul | June 13th, 2011
What to Think of a Registry for Murderers

When one of the nation’s most liberal states takes on something like a murder registry, it’s worthy of attention and easy to imagine a growing trend. The Illinois senate recently approved legislation aimed toward …

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California Bill Seeks to Ban Use of Pre-Employment Credit Checks

BY Michael Gaul | June 9th, 2011
California Bill Seeks to Ban Use of Pre-Employment Credit Checks

Mendoza’s AB 22 Bill Heads to Senate Rules Committee.
California assemblymember Tony Mendoza’s third attempt at legislation targeting pre-employment credit checks, AB 22, is on its way to the Senate Rules Committee in an attempt to …

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Is it Really That Hard to Ask Permission for Pre-Employment Screening?

BY Michael Gaul | May 23rd, 2011

We’ve written frequently in our blog about the importance of complying with—and understanding—federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) laws for pre-employment screening. Failing to comply puts your company at risk and could cost you—big.

One of …

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12 Dos and Don’ts of Pre Employment Screening

BY Michael Gaul | May 19th, 2011
12 Dos and Don’ts of Pre Employment Screening

Pre employment screening is relied upon by nearly 80% of corporate America – and for good reason. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, every dollar invested in employment screening can result in a $5 …

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The Rationale for Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Random Drug Testing

BY Michael Gaul | May 11th, 2011

Substance abuse is a widespread problem that affects society and the workplace alike. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports the following alarming statistics about substance abuse in the workplace:

77% of illicit drug …

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Philadelphia to Enact “Ban the Box” Law for Employment Applications

BY Michael Gaul | May 9th, 2011
Philadelphia to Enact “Ban the Box” Law for Employment Applications

The recently announced Philadelphia law, which will go into effect on July 17th, 2011 will “ban the box” on employment applications. The “box” in question is the question commonly found on employment applications that asks …

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4 (so called) Truths You Don't Want Pre-Employment Screening to Uncover

BY Michael Gaul | May 9th, 2011
4 (so called) Truths You Don't Want Pre-Employment Screening to Uncover

Pre-employment screening is commonly used by employers as a way to predict how well-suited an individual is for a particular role. And while a common belief is that employers would want to know everything they …

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