September 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The tricky thing about background checks: You actually have to pay attention to the results you get.
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Tags: Background checks, Capitol Police, criminal records, hiring tests
March 19, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Bias complaints from rejected job applicants are on the rise, and the EEOC is cracking down on unintentional discrimination in employers’ hiring practices. Here’s how HR pros can keep their companies safe.
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Tags: ADA, criminal records, EEOC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, religious discrimintion
January 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Background checks can be a hassle for HR, but a recent report shows why they’re still important.
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Tags: ADP, background check, credit checks, criminal records
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