Judge Rules that Colorado' Sex Offender Registry Law is Unconstitutional
On August 31, 2017, the U.S. District Court in Colorado ruled that Colorado's sex offender registry law is cruel and unusual punishment. Per U.S. District Court Judge Richard Matsch's ruling, the Colorado's sex-offender registry violated the Constitutional rights of three sex offenders who sued regarding the way the public has access to the list.
Topics: Background Checks, Criminal Record, Criminal Background Checks
Most people understand that the primary focus of a background screening company is to find criminal records and accurately report them to the entity requesting the information.
What many may not realize is employers across the nation are actively looking for criminal record activity in order to actually hire a felon.
Topics: Background Checks, Hiring Compliance, Criminal Record, Lawsuit, FTC, FCRA, Disclosure & Authorization Form, Adverse Action
Do-it-yourself (DIY) background checks can appear to be faster and less expensive, but the quick and-easy approach may not serve even a small company’s best interests and could actually put your company at significant risk.
According to an article in Business News Daily, “The vast majority of these DIY websites specifically say they are not to be used as part of the employment screening process because the websites are not compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).” Non-compliance with FCRA guidelines when doing a background check for employment have resulted in multi-million dollar lawsuits against employers.
Topics: Human Resources, Background Checks, Hiring Compliance, Criminal Record, Employees, Applicant, Lawsuit, FTC, FCRA, Disclosure & Authorization Form, Adverse Action
Healthcare providers need to meet several federal and state compliance requirements in order to reduce legal risks, fraud and the protect their patients and their information.
Recruiting and hiring the right healthcare employee can add different levels of risk to your company. Performing a comprehensive background check and verifying licenses on all candidates, employees, volunteers, and contractors can be an effective way to reveal potential risks or concerns that ultimately affect your company.
Topics: Background Checks, Hiring Compliance, Criminal Record, Lawsuit, FTC, FCRA, Healthcare, Education Verification, Disclosure & Authorization Form, Adverse Action
Conducting background checks can reveal key information about employees that strongly indicates how they may perform on the job. However, the timing of when to take this step isn't always clear. While some employers might think that it’s a good idea to request a background check for every candidate that submits a job application, it’s really not to the employer’s advantage.
Consider these 3 factors when conducting background checks on your potential candidates.
Topics: Background Checks, EEOC, Hiring Compliance, Interview Process, Criminal Record, Age Discrimination, Lawsuit, Disclosure & Authorization Form, Adverse Action
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