By Samantha Southall There was a time when employment background checks were reserved for those entering very specific careers; government jobs with access … Read more
Nebraska Decides to ‘Ban the Box” – But Only For Public Employers
Last week, Gov. Dave Heineman signed off on a ban the box provision for the State of Nebraska. The “box” in question is the somewhat controversial … Read more
New York Attorney General Blasts Background Screening Process
Last week, a press release from the New York Attorney General’s office raised some eyebrows about background screening practices — not an uncommon headline … Read more
Whole Foods Hit With Class Action Over Background Screening Process
Whole Foods Market was just inducted into a growing club where no one wants to be a member. The giant food retailer is the latest target of a class action … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Getting (and Giving) References Made Easy
Most of us have simply given up on trying to get meaningful references on job applicants. From frustrating experiences calling applicants’ former employers … Read more
There’s Still Time to Evaluate Your Background Screening Program in 2014
Let me officially be the last person to wish you a Happy New Year! I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Why should you wait … Read more
How to Accidentally Hire a Convicted Felon
Does this sound like something that would never happen in your business? You might be right, but there is only one way to make sure. This is what happened … Read more
Four Steps to Make Sure You Get Accurate Criminal Background Checks
After months of searching, you finally found the perfect candidate for your (insert job here) role. This guy or gal has everything you’re looking for: … Read more
Do American Idol Background Checks Discriminate Against Minorities?
File this one away under the category of, “You Can’t Make this S%#* Up.” The EEOC has cleared the path for 10 former contestants of the show American … Read more
Withholding Employee References: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more