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

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The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

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Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. A recent incident of resume fraud in the U.K.

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

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The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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Employers Paid Out $174M to Resolve Background Check Lawsuits

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A new compilation of court records finds that over the past decade employers have paid out over $174 million to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging that they violated federal rules governing the use of background-check reports on job applicants. Large payouts by well-known companies include: Target ($8.5 million).

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Fair Chance Hiring and Criminal Background Checks

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As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased diversity.

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What Are Your Biggest Background Check Problems For Your Camp?

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In 2011, the American Camp Association (ACA) updated its accreditation criteria to include Standard HR4-B. In a nutshell, this standard mandates compulsory background checks for all camp staff and volunteers who are 18 years and above. At a minimum, the standard requires criminal background checks and sex offender list searches.

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FCRA Compliance: The Cost of Clarity

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As one of the hiring managers, you’ve had your staff put together hiring packages that will inform job candidates about the company culture, provide them with descriptions of positions you are trying to fill, and even allow them to prepare a hard copy application right on the spot. What FCRA Court Rulings Should You Be Concerned About?