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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Texas Against 2012 EEOC Guideline

Sterling Check

In a blow against the EEOC, a federal judge recently ruled in favor of the State of Texas against the EEOC 2012 Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. EEOC Guidelines Impact Background Checks.

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3 Ways To Avoid Legal Traps In Candidate Screening

Peopletrail

How Can We Avoid Legal Traps in Candidate Screening ? At the same time, you need to be aware of the legality of screening potential employees and make sure that you do not violate any employment law or anti-discrimination law in the process. In 2012, Pepsi paid $3.13 Screening Law Violations.

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NAPBS Offers Tips for Screening Job Candidates in 2013

Aurico

Accuracy in employee background screening is critical in today’s business environment Washington, D.C. November 28, 2012) – As employers begin to plan business strategies for the upcoming year, there is no question that personnel needs will be high on their to-do lists. Background Screening Industry News Pre-Employment'

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HR Best Practices: The 3 Cs of Background Check Policies

Goodhire

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. Pre-employment background screening must also be consistent. COMPANY-WIDE. CONSISTENT.

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Your Job Candidate Has Criminal Record? Don’t Panic.

TalentCulture

In fact, there are five key steps that will help you determine whether or not your candidate should be disqualified and, at the same time, how you can stay compliant with state and federal screening laws. The EEOC guidance on the use of criminal records created a de facto new requirement that was introduced in 2012. Hiring Matrix.

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EEOC Unveils Strategic Plan for 2018-2022

Sterling Check

The 2017 Strategic Enforcement Plan also included tackling non-traditional employment or the gig economy, protecting Muslims and Sikhs and ensuring the fairness of data-driven employment screening tools. Impact of EEOC Guidelines on Background Screening.

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Top Five Reasons to Take Your Pre-Employment Screening Program Paperless

Aurico

Here are the top five quick fixes you can apply to your pre-employment screening program in 2014. In 2012, the EEOC issued guidance tied to data suggesting that minority applicants are disproportionately arrested and convicted of crimes. Take your pre-employment screening program paperless in 2014.