Sterling Check
MAY 13, 2021
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.
Goodhire
MAY 7, 2020
Editor’s note: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected background checks and hiring, so we thought it was time to refresh a popular blog that ran in 2015 to help employers determine whether they need to update their employment screening policy. COMPANY-WIDE. Company-wide policies can (and should) be role specific.
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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
APRIL 26, 2021
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.
Sterling Check
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
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 equity and diversity.
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
APRIL 5, 2017
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.
Aurico
JANUARY 5, 2016
On December 15, 2015, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter amended the city’s current “ban the box” law Fair Criminal Records Screening Standard§ 9-3504 to expand the number of employers it covers and increase restrictions on the use of criminal background checks during the hiring process. Here are some highlights.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 31, 2018
Background. On his 2012 Schedule C, Velez claimed a car and truck expense deduction of $29,693 for these trips using the standard mileage rates, but did not keep a formal mileage log. In 2015, however, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Velez a notice of deficiency for the 2012 tax year. Velez’s Evidence.
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