EEOC Updates Policy Regarding Employer Use of Background Checks to Bar Applicants with Criminal Arrest and Conviction Records On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) approved updated enforcement guidance which clarifies that criminal record information obtained from applicants during background checks cannot be used to screen potential or current employees under Title… Continue reading EEOC Policy Updates
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Ten Tips for Selecting a Background Screening Partner
In the current economy, the job market is over-saturated with potential employees. This leaves employers with the task of sorting through applicants to find the best person for the job. One of the most important parts of the interview process is the background check; failure to do a proper background check can result in financial… Continue reading Ten Tips for Selecting a Background Screening Partner
Background Checking Apps on Smartphones
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned about six background checking apps that are available on smartphones. These apps include: Police Records app, Criminal Pages app, Background Checks, Criminal Records Search, Investigate and Locate Anyone, and People Search and Investigator apps. The FTC sent out letters to the makers of these apps to warn them… Continue reading Background Checking Apps on Smartphones