Welcome to another edition of “What’s hot in employee background screening news”. If you want to make smarter business decisions, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the interesting items that caught our attention last month.
When Was The Last Time You Cheated?
“Unethical behavior is increasingly studied by psychologists and management specialists. New research shows that as long as you didn’t think your cheating hurt anyone, you may have felt great.” – nytimes.com
Feel Free to Place Reasonable Background Check Conditions On Job Offers
“Good news for employers that have had to revoke conditional employment offers: Employers that discover disqualifying information after an offer has been tendered but before the candidate starts work are free to revoke the offer. That won’t result in a big jury award.” – This article provided by Business Management Daily.com
California Gives Break to Job Seekers With Criminal Past
“California, with the most state and local government employees in the U.S., won’t ask job applicants if they’ve been convicted of a crime, recognizing that a growing number of people in the workforce have criminal records.” – bloomberg.com
If You’re Looking For a Job, Be Proactive About Any Issues That May Show Up on a Background Check
“Let a potential employer know ahead of time that you’ve had some problems with your credit. Explain why they occurred and what you have done to remedy the situation. When it comes to criminal records, it may make sense to adopt a similarly proactive approach. If you volunteer your history, it could benefit your application. It’ll also let you put as positive a spin on the conviction as possible.” – detroitnews.com
New Database Shows Sex Offenders on Florida Campuses
“Florida college and university students and staff can now check a new online database to see if there are registered sex offenders on their campus.” – nbcmiami.com
Background Check News -California Imposes New Home Care Regulations
“California has become the latest state to tighten oversight of home health agencies that provide custodial care — help with bathing, dressing, toileting and other basic tasks — to older adults and people with disabilities. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act of 2013, which will require agencies to conduct background checks on workers, provide five hours of training, list aides in an online registry and obtain a license certifying their compliance with basic standards.” – nytimes.com
Why HR Should Bet on Technology
“Your hiring efforts should never be a gamble. Using new technology increases your odds of finding the top talent your company needs to thrive.” – therecruiterslounge.com
5 Rules to Guide You If You Do Background Checks on Job Candidates
“Nearly half of employers investigate job applicants online according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. Here are five tips to guide employers when investigating job applicants online.” – theemployerhandbook.com
Target Plans to Stop Asking Prospective Employees About Their Criminal Records on Job Applications
“The announcement from the country’s second-largest retailer comes just months after Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed “Ban the Box” legislation, which will next year make it illegal for the state’s employers to ask about a job applicant’s criminal history until he or she has been selected for an interview. The “Ban the Box” movement began gaining momentum last year when the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission clarified that a potential employee should not be turned down solely because of a prior conviction. Ten states and more than 50 U.S. cities have passed “Ban the Box” legislation, according to the National Employment Law Project, a low-wage worker advocacy group.” – huffingtonpost.com
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