Most employers look for criminal convictions on applicants as part of the hiring process. And there are now as many Americans with criminal records as there are Americans with college degrees. Statistics. So what happens when a job candidate’s background check reveals a criminal record? Your firm should have an individual on staff that is […]
Tips for deterring employee theft and fraud
Many small business owners find theft and fraud after the damage has already been done. It is estimated that nearly a third of business failures in the U.S. are the result of employee theft and fraud. The problem is that many small business owners just don’t have the resources and time to devote to high […]
Hire Better with a Shadow Day?
Do you have shadow days for applicants? An article in GoBiz got me thinking about how to hire better. And, I don’t hear this idea much. When young people are looking at a high school they spend a shadow day at the school. They get to see the school with a student. So why not […]
Another lawsuit alleging willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
A new federal lawsuit SEPTA allegedly fails to follow fair credit reporting act alleges Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) willfully violates federal (FCRA) and state laws when conducting criminal background checks of prospective employees. The class action accuses SEPTA of “routinely rejects job applicants based on information contained in background check reports (“consumer reports”) that it […]
Employers in States where Pot is Legal Should Be on Guard
Employers in states where pot is legal should be on guard if they ave employees driving vehicles on company business. This is true whether employees drive company owned or privately-owned vehicles. You need to read this study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In preparing a news story on this study, a Fox News […]
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