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New Jersey Borough Adds Background Checks to Door-to-Door License

A recent news story out of New Jersey, suggests that the borough of Madison—population of about 16,000—has increased its requirements for individuals who want to “solicit or peddle goods” by adding an amendment to the local code. Specifically, the proposed new ordinance, which received a unanimous vote, would require anyone selling door-to-door to undergo fingerprinting and background checks in […]

FCRA Compliance – Denying Employment Due to Background Checks

Many companies are using background checks before employment. The practive,while becoming the norm, is not problem free. There are many regulations that a company needs to be in compliance with when utilizing the checks as part of the screening process. The reasoning behind the background check is to attempt to hire employees who are trustworthy, reliable, honest, […]

Avoiding Deadly Hiring Errors

“. . . the excavator operator involved with Wednesday’s deadly building collapse in Center City will face six counts of involuntary manslaughter. . . blood tests . . . detected the presence of a prescription painkiller and marijuana. . . Benschop has a history of 11 prior arrests, including a conviction for possession and dealing drugs, ” — CBS News […]

Avoiding Hiring Mistakes: The Diploma Mill Maelstrom

“The latest initial claims report shows 2.95 million people filed for their second week or more of unemployment benefits in the week ending May 25, the most recent data available. . . Overall, about 11.7 million people still remain unemployed,” – Annalyn Kurtz, CNNMoney, 6/6/2013. It’s an employer’s market, and businesses everywhere are experiencing both the benefits and the […]

How to Prepare for a Background Check

Background checks are an invaluable tool for companies when it comes to hiring – they prevent unqualified or unsuitable candidates from filling positions, and protect businesses from accepting employees who may prove to be a liability. However, you can’t deny that the phrase “background check” does not necessarily have friendly connotations. A screening can be […]

Nevada Becomes The Tenth State To Prohibit The Use Of Credit Information

Nevada joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington in enacting legislation to restrict employer’s ability to use credit information for employment purposes. Several other states and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are also focused on this area and additional laws and guidance are expected this year. Given the Nevada law’s […]