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HR director may lose job after hiring 15 ex-cons


September 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Job screening tests, Latest News & Views

The tricky thing about background checks: You actually have to pay attention to the results you get.

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3 legal problems in this common hiring practice


March 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

Checking a job candidate’s credit is a common part of the background screening process for some jobs. But as more people begin to suffer in that area, the practice is likely to come under greater legal scrutiny.

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Company sued over this common hiring practice


August 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, Law, Special Report, Uncategorized

To keep employees and customers safe — and avoid “negligent hiring” lawsuits — many companies have policies against hiring convicted criminals for some jobs. But those policies can lead to their own legal problems.

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‘Reckless hiring’ claim hits company hard


August 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Law

A pending lawsuit shows the dangers of background check mistakes.

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5 resume lies they hope you don’t catch


June 19, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, Interviewing, References, Special Report

Depending on who you believe, either some or most job applicants stretch the truth in their resumes. Here are the most common lies HR managers are told.

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