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WIRTW #348 (the “blackheart” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

And then Norah took the stage with Joan Jett’s Crimson and Clover : If you''re in Cleveland, you can see Norah perform this (and other Joan Jett songs) with her full band on Sunday, January 18 and Saturday, January 24, at the Music Box Supper Club. Have you voted yet for this year’s ABA Blawg 100? You have until Dec.

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Dos & Don’ts of Screening Your Candidates Online

TalentCulture

A good question without a right answer; it’s a gray area both in the law and company policies, especially because many employers don’t even have a social media policy. First, let’s take a look at how many in HR say that they use social media in the hiring process. Take a look at these three key legal concerns.

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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. Older age at the time of the offense or the time of release. Legal Considerations. photo credit: jar () via photopin cc.

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The Prevalence and the Practice of Social Media Screening—The Dos and Don’ts

HR Daily Advisor

Today, Morris, who is president of EmployeeScreenIQ of Cleveland, Ohio, reveals his tips for social media screening. According to EmployeeScreenIQ’s Survey, about 63% of organizations do not; about 30% do the searches internally; and about 7.5% Do create a written policy for using social media in the background-screening process.

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WIRTW #347 (the “bad santa” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

via The Tim Sackett Project Fitbit Data May Become Evidence in the Courtroom — via Ride The Lightning The Newest Field of E-Discovery: You — via Above the Law Is Your Company on Instagram?

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Secret Santa: Background Checks & Holiday Temp Workers

TalentCulture

But the truth is, when I see Santa up on his throne at the mall, taking one child after another up onto his lap for a recital of holiday wants and wishes, I don’t just see the candy canes, the mistletoe, and the happy, excited faces. I know in so many ways the holiday season is about suspending belief, even magic.

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WIRTW #355 (the “paraskevidekatriaphobia” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

via employeescreenIQ Blog Does Your Office Have Dating Policies and Guidelines? — via Abovethelaw.com HR & Employee Relations Can You Deny Employment for Falsifying a Job Application? —