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Criminal background checks back on feds’ radar

by November 30, 2012 Comments (0)

Now that you’ve finally got a handle on the EEOC’s recent guidance on criminal background checks, the feds have announced they’re still not done looking into its effects.

Are criminal background checks worth the effort anymore?

by October 9, 2012 Comments (0)

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: Conducting criminal background checks in light of the feds’ recent guidance.

Criminal background check firm gets slammed by FTC

by August 30, 2012 Comments (0)

More reason to think twice about pre-employment criminal background checks: How sure can you be that the info you get is accurate?

EEOC mandates new rules on background checks

by April 27, 2012 31 Comments

The EEOC’s recent guidance concerning employers’ use of criminal background checks on job applicants comes down to two words: Individual assessment.

EEOC’s new focus: Criminal background checks

by July 27, 2011 Comments (1)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has set its sights on a common business practice: The use of criminal background checks on job applicants.