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Employeescreen University is a first of its kind interactive, educational website for security, risk management and human resource professionals that features regularly updated, free background-screening information. All aimed to help hiring managers make better hiring decisions.

Expert Articles

Internal Retail Theft Databases Under Scrutiny
The database called out by the New York Times is unique. It is not used in a traditional employment background check—it is a proprietary tool called Esteem that is owned by a private company and was built by contributions from the retailers themselves. It does not contain information from the public record—its made up of self-reported incidents that are usually collected by a store’s loss prevention team. Read More
2013 Employment Screening Practices & Trends Survey Results
This report shares the findings of EmployeeScreenIQ’s fourth annual survey of 992 U.S.-based human resource professionals regarding their use of employment background checks. Read More
992 Heads Are Better Than One: 2013 Survey Results Webinar
EmployeeScreenIQ polled nearly 1,000 HR professionals to uncover how screening practices within their organizations have evolved in order to incorporate these new regulations into their program while balancing the need to protect their company. Hear the results of this survey and benchmark our findings with your policies and practices. Read More

Legislative Updates

5/8/2013 Maryland Passes "Ban the Box" Laws for State Employers
The act was signed into law by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley on May 2, 2013 and is expected to take effect October 1, 2013. It is important to note that this law only applies to state employers and not those in the private sector. Read More
5/2/2013 Colorado Enacts Credit Report Restrictions for Employers
Colorado joins eight other states–California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington—in restricting access to consumer credit in the hiring process. Read More
3/20/2013 “Ban the Box” Bandwagon Rolls On
New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Minnesota and Michigan are all considering new bills for statewide bans on the practice of asking applicants to check a box on their job application indicating whether they have a criminal conviction. Read More

Court Delays

4/18/2013 Court Closure Due to Fire in Macomb, Michigan
The circuit court in Macomb, Michigan had a fire in their server room yesterday afternoon (April 17, 2013) and have lost use of their computer system until further notice. We will continue to follow up on the progress of this situation and will provide notifications as they are available. Read More
4/16/2013 Emancipation Day- Washington DC Court Closures
Please note that all courts in Washington DC will be closed on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in observance of Emancipation Day. Courts will reopen on April 17, 2013. Read More
4/15/2013 Patriots' Day- Massachusetts Court Closures
Please note that all courts in the state of Massachusetts will be closed on Monday, April 15, 2013 in observance of Patriots' Day. Courts will reopen on April 16, 2013. Read More

White Papers & Webinars

992 Heads Are Better Than One: 2013 Survey Results Webinar
EmployeeScreenIQ polled nearly 1,000 HR professionals to uncover how screening practices within their organizations have evolved in order to incorporate these new regulations into their program while balancing the need to protect their company. Hear the results of this survey and benchmark our findings with your policies and practices. Read More
Selecting A Background Screening Provider: What Really Matters? (Webinar)
Whether you’re seeking a new provider, conducting due diligence on your current provider or have never used background screening before, our expert panelists will explore the five questions you need to ask about your screening provider. I’ll be joined by our experts, Nikki Handy from Eli Lilly and Company, Darby James of Superior Energy Services, and EmployeeScreenIQ’s Kevin Bachman who will show you what you need to know to successfully evaluate, solicit and select the right screening company for your organization. Read More
5 Essentials for Effective Evaluation of Background Screening Providers
Our free white paper and pre-recorded webinar explore the five fundamental questions you MUST ask whether you’re seeking a new provider, conducting due diligence on your current provider or you have never used background screening before. Read More

Announcements

5/2/2013 Colorado Enacts Credit Report Restrictions for Employers
Colorado joins eight other states–California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington—in restricting access to consumer credit in the hiring process.
4/18/2013 EmployeeScreenIQ President Jason Morris Presenting at HR.com Virtual Conference
Morris will present, "Caution Ahead: Navigating the New HR Minefield of Recruiting and Screening Laws" for HR.com’s virtual conference, Online Staffing and Sourcing. It’s not too late to register for this free event, so take a few moments to sign up today.
4/10/2013 EmployeeScreenIQ's Presents our Quick Takes Video Series
Quick Takes is an original video series from EmployeeScreenIQ, blending together bits of experience and expertise from our background screening experts.

In The News

5/9/2013 Hiring Managers Often Overlook Indiscretions (Business News Daily)
A study by background-check provider EmployeeScreenIQ revealed that more than 70 percent of businesses said less than 5 percent of candidates with criminal records are not hired due to their indiscretions. Read More
5/8/2013 EmployeeScreenIQ 4th Annual Survey Tracks Employers' Attitudes and Actions Regarding Criminal Records, Social Networking, Other Hiring issues (Wall Street Journal)
The 22-page report examines potentially explosive concerns facing employers, including the impact of criminal records on hiring, the use of social networking in screening, the implications of new EEOC guidance and the practice of asking candidates for self-disclosure of criminal records. Read More
4/17/2013 Survey Reveals Criminal Records Aren’t Deal-Breakers (SHRM.org)
“The overarching takeaway from this survey is that employers seem to be screening and hiring candidates in a responsible, acceptable and legally compliant fashion,” said Nick Fishman Read More

Upcoming Events

4/18/2013 EmployeeScreenIQ President Jason Morris Presenting at HR.com Virtual Conference
Morris will present, "Caution Ahead: Navigating the New HR Minefield of Recruiting and Screening Laws" for HR.com’s virtual conference, Online Staffing and Sourcing. It’s not too late to register for this free event, so take a few moments to sign up today. Read More
2/28/2013 EmployeeScreenIQ Employment Screening Trends Survey Webinar: 992 Heads Are Better Than 1
Be among the first to hear the results and to benchmark our findings with your policies and practices. Join background screening experts Jason Morris, Nick Fishman and Angela Bosworth, J.D. for a free webinar on February 28th at 2pm EST titled, “992 Heads are Better than One: Balancing Applicant Rights & What Employers Need to Know." Read More
1/18/2013 Colorado Human Resource Association Annual Conference (Speaking Engagement)
EmployeeScreenIQ president and co-founder Jason B. Morris will examine the legal risks that face employers and teach attendees how to navigate them. The presentation focuses on three key learning objectives: understand and anticipate EEOC scrutiny on criminal checks and credit reports, understand the risks and benefits of using social networking sites for recruiting and screening, know the effects of “Ban the Box” and “Medical Marijuana” laws. Read More

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