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

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

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

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

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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Five Critical Steps of Criminal Record Check Compliance

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There are many types of background screening checks from criminal record checks to education and employment verifications to social media screening. Each type of check has specific practical considerations and compliance matters that must be followed. Best Practices Criminal Record Check Compliance.

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Industry Insights Digital Summit On-Demand

UKG

It’s packed with timely, relevant content focused on empowering your people with the data they need to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve better outcomes. This is a “can’t miss” session for employers in all industries who like to stay informed on policies related to labor compliance.

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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

They include racial bias in job descriptions, candidate screening, interviewing, job offers, and background checks. Racial Bias in Candidate Screening. Lever’s blog on unconscious bias in the recruitment process hits on blind resume screenings. We found 5 examples of racial bias in hiring. Accent Bias.

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9 Top Diversity Recruiting Platforms

Ongig

A diverse team is composed of people with different experiences, backgrounds, skills and perspectives. Blacks in Technology (BIT) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 by Greg Greenlee. It’s free to use, and the non-profit organization has events and research grants. You just need to register with the site.

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Sterling Talent Solutions’ Kierston Huffnagle Honored to Be Presented with the US Army Reserve Patriotic Employer Award

Sterling Check

Annette Daniel went into the Army after high school and had been stationed all over the world including a year spent in South Korea and a year deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to 2012. In early 2016, Annette decided to return to military service as a member of the Army Reserves.