Best Practice in Employee Screening - Review Your Screening Program Annually

It’s that time of year to review and update your employee screening program.  This is something that should be done every year to ensure a safe and compliant environment for your workforce and customers.

3 Quick Tips:

• Check to make sure all written policies and procedures are updated to be in compliance with current state and federal laws.  Example: Did your company update it’s policies and procedures regarding the FTC “Red Flags” guidelines that went into effect on November 1, 2008?

• Audit your employee screening program to make sure it is being followed consistently throughout your company.

• Check to make sure your organization is using the most advanced and cost-effective employee screening techniques available.

Learn More:

Employer’s 5-Step Guide to Employee Screening

How to Ensure Your Background Check is Legal

Employer’s Guide to Avoiding Negligent Hiring Lawsuits

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