The Westchester County, NY, Fair Chance to Work Act is set to take effect on March 3, 2019. Under this Act, employers with four or more employees are prohibited from asking about an applicant’s arrest or criminal conviction history during the application process. Once an employer learns of an applicant’s criminal conviction history, the…
Effective immediately, any employer utilizing a third-party consumer reporting agency to perform background checks on employees or job applicants must make their background paperwork compliant under the new requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These background checks, also known as consumer reports, must have the updated and revised “Summary Rights Under the Fair…
Because a business’s value has a basis on the individuals with whom it associates, it’s of critical importance to have processes for efficient background screenings in place for weeding out candidates who potentially could become detrimental to the interests of the organization. Regardless of the circumstances or whether or not its fair, the unfortunate reality…
There’s a considerable cost for making a bad hire, and according to the estimates of some studies, on average, bad hires cost approximately $17,000. Therefore, when most businesses conduct background checks, it’s a sound investment. Not only can background checks verify criminal records, but they’re also useful for confirming credit, educational records, and employment. Eighty-two…
When you consult with most recruiters regarding the percentage of resumes crossing their desk with at least one containing untruthful information, you’ll be surprised with the results – unless you’re a recruiter, of course. Because resumes containing exaggerations and lies have become commonplace, it’s difficult to find them without embellishments. There’s a proliferation of surveys…
When employers utilize criminal record screening, they must continue being vigilant regarding complying to relevant laws. Target, a leading retailer in the U.S., reinforces this fact in a recent settlement. Following a threated nationwide class action lawsuit, the company settled for 3.74 million dollars and further relief that arose under Title VII of the Civil…
There’s a new wrinkle to the hiring process for long-term care workers in the state of Georgia. These workers – defined as home-care aides, home health-care nurses, staff at assisted living and nursing homes, and many others – could face a more intensive background check employment process in the state. A bill that requires tougher…
Employers – have you ever wondered if you’ve hired a job candidate who has lied on their resume? Well, guess what: chances are you have. In HireRight’s latest Employment Screening Benchmark Report, a staggering 85 percent of hiring managers report having found misrepresentations or outright lies on job applications and resumes – even at the…
Hiring decisions that don’t turn out well can have costly implications for an organization, resulting in the loss of time, resources, and revenue. It is important to remember that recruitment is a form of investment in the future of your company. While it is important to find individuals that have the required skills for the…
Background checks and the laws surrounding them can sometimes be confusing for employers, as federal, state, and local laws may prohibit the use of certain information or require certain processes when using the information. To make sure that you understand fair hiring practices relating to background checks, read the truth about three common background check myths….