June 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
It’s a common HR dilemma: How much should a criminal record affect a hiring decision?
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Tags: convictions, criminal record, ex-cons
August 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi

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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Tags: Background checks, convictions, criminal records, EEOC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May 15, 2008 by Sam Narisi

The feds are keeping close watch on companies’ hiring procedures. Here’s how to stay off their hit list.
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Tags: arrests, convictions, discrimination, EEOC, SEPTA, tests