Welcome to The Verifier XXI, August 2010 Edition, brought to you by EmployeeScreenIQ. This publication is intended as an educational tool and information resource for human resource professionals or anyone interested in keeping abreast of recent employment background screening industry developments. Please let us know if there are any topics or issues you would like to see addressed in a future issue.
Feature Articles
Trends in Employment Background Screening: 2010 Results
In spring 2010, more than 600 HR professionals shared their views on the trends and challenges that will shape the future of employment background screening. The results are in and EmployeeScreenIQ has compiled them into a 14-page report that covers: Read More
In spring 2010, more than 600 HR professionals shared their views on the trends and challenges that will shape the future of employment background screening. The results are in and EmployeeScreenIQ has compiled them into a 14-page report that covers: Read More
EmployeeScreenIQ Podcasts from Annual SHRM Conference
We recently attended the Annual SHRM Conference in San Diego, CA and as always met up with some HR industry experts and insiders to discuss the latest trends and technologies relevant to staffing, employees and background checks. Check them out here. Read More
We recently attended the Annual SHRM Conference in San Diego, CA and as always met up with some HR industry experts and insiders to discuss the latest trends and technologies relevant to staffing, employees and background checks. Check them out here. Read More
Background Check Urban Legends
Because the word “credit” is included in the federal law that governs the background check process, clients and applicants often think a “credit check” is automatically part of it. In reality, recent research shows credit reports are ordered on only 10% to 20% of background checks. Read More
Because the word “credit” is included in the federal law that governs the background check process, clients and applicants often think a “credit check” is automatically part of it. In reality, recent research shows credit reports are ordered on only 10% to 20% of background checks. Read More
Credit Reports and the Hiring Process: The Value (and Risk) to HR Professionals
Nearly 50 percent of employers use credit checks for relevant jobs, but in these challenging economic times, many have been accused of using credit reports to unfairly deny people work. Legislators are listening to these concerns and some states are passing or proposing legislation designed to limit or ban the use of credit histories. Read More
Nearly 50 percent of employers use credit checks for relevant jobs, but in these challenging economic times, many have been accused of using credit reports to unfairly deny people work. Legislators are listening to these concerns and some states are passing or proposing legislation designed to limit or ban the use of credit histories. Read More
Ask the Screener: August 2010
Here at EmployeeScreenIQ, we answer hundreds of questions every day for HR professionals regarding a variety of topics: criminal records, verifications, drug testing, court research, I-9 verifications, etc. Read More
Here at EmployeeScreenIQ, we answer hundreds of questions every day for HR professionals regarding a variety of topics: criminal records, verifications, drug testing, court research, I-9 verifications, etc. Read More
Announcements
EmployeeScreenIQ Announces Strategic Alliance with UK’s Verifile Ltd.
This partnership will allow our clients with a European presence to streamline their screening efforts through local support, reinforce local privacy laws and align them with the same best-in-class service they currently experience here in the U.S. Read More
This partnership will allow our clients with a European presence to streamline their screening efforts through local support, reinforce local privacy laws and align them with the same best-in-class service they currently experience here in the U.S. Read More
New CORI Reforms Drastically Affect Criminal Background Checks in MA
On August 6, 2010 Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick signed into law new reforms to the Commonwealth’s Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) law that will have a significant impact on the state’s employers who conduct criminal background checks. Read More
On August 6, 2010 Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick signed into law new reforms to the Commonwealth’s Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) law that will have a significant impact on the state’s employers who conduct criminal background checks. Read More
Illinois Employers Can No Longer Use Employment Credit Reports (Most of the Time)
Yesterday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that takes away the right of the state's employers to review a job candidate's credit report as part of the employment screening process. Or does it? Read More
Yesterday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that takes away the right of the state's employers to review a job candidate's credit report as part of the employment screening process. Or does it? Read More
New York Raises Access Fees Again
The New York Office of Court Administration (OCA) is raising their access fees again. Read More
The New York Office of Court Administration (OCA) is raising their access fees again. Read More
Got Blog?
Looking to catch up on the latest in background screening and relevant newsworthy events? Check out the IQ Blog! Read More
Looking to catch up on the latest in background screening and relevant newsworthy events? Check out the IQ Blog! Read More
Upcoming Events
Full schedule of EmployeeScreenIQ speaking engagements and conferences where will be exhibiting Read More
Full schedule of EmployeeScreenIQ speaking engagements and conferences where will be exhibiting Read More