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 […]

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 […]

Is verifying prior employment including salary history a waste of time? We think there are a lot of good reasons to verify prior employment including salary history. Recently, I noted a Point/Counterpoint discussion of the issue of even asking for salary history in HR Magazine Contrary to what you might think, I don’t automatically agree […]

The law firm of Seyfarth Shaw LLP has released its annual report on EEOC litigation and court rulings. This list of Case Law Developments In 2015 And Trends to Watch for In 2016 offers the most definitive source of analysis focusing exclusively on EEOC-related litigation. To download the complete report, click here Seyfarth Shaw Case […]

We often get questions about when to conduct a background check. Should it be done pre-offer or post-offer? The answer is that you can conduct the background investigation either before or after offer. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. Let’s take a look and consider both. But first before we go further, let […]