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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

In April 2015, the staffing industry and others were rocked by the news that retail giant Amazon had been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit. The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Original Post: 3-15-16 Updated Post: 4-29-16 Updated Post: 7-18-16 Updated Post: 10-23-16 Updated Post: 4-4-17 In April 2015, the staffing industry and others were rocked by the news that retail giant Amazon had been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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FEDERAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Aurico

Changes to the FCRA, primarily in 1996 and 2003, rendered much of the prior commentary obsolete. This change has not made a significant impact in our industry and background checks as a whole. In 1990, the FTC issued a commentary on the FCRA (published as an appendix to 16 CFR part 600). See page 32 of the report.)

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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

And, you’ll intentionally search for (and interview) talent from diverse backgrounds, identities, or experiences. The NFL, interestingly enough, helped launch diverse slate hiring with the implementation of the Rooney Rule in 2003. Recruit diversely. Where did the concept of “diverse slate hiring” come from?

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Important Aspects of Rural Telehealth Program Development

Hospital Recruiting

Much in the way strategies are needed for recruiting and retaining rural providers, rural telehealth comes with its own unique set of planning requirements, opportunities, and challenges. Staffing for Telehealth. According to Doximity, the number of MDs who report skill in telemedicine doubled between 2015 and 2018.

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Best Recruitment Agencies in Dubai

Bayzat

Recruitment companies serve as the bridge between exceptional candidates and ever-growing organisations. Here are the ten best recruitment companies in Dubai to take you one step closer to your goal. What is a Recruitment Company? Top Recruitment Agencies in Dubai, UAE 1. million potential candidates.

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How IT Consulting Firm BNB Has Gained Insights and Increased Profitability

Workday

IT consulting company Business Network Builders (BNB), founded in 2003, is a leading technology services organization that, true to its name, has experienced strong growth and now has operating subsidiaries in Argentina, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. And we continue to implement more features as they become available.