Nevada DPS releases inaccurate background check information
And you thought you were going to get the job right? Mercury News has an article about how the Nevada Department of Public Safety inaccurately reported back minor misdemeanor crimes such as DUI records on thousands of individuals. Apparently most of the searches were for Gambling-related companies, that probably must have a high standard for criminal […]
Opposition to E-Verify mounts in face of raids
An interesting detail about the high profile raid of Howard Industries, in which 595 suspected illegal workers were arrested, is Howard claims they were using the E-Verify electronic I-9 compliance system established by the federal government to help employers remain in compliance with federal labor laws. In addition, Swift Co, which was raided in December 2006, […]
New HR Magazine launched about Employment Screening Industry
A new HR Magazine has just been announced, entitled “The Employment Screening Journal” The magazine has been launched by preemploymentdirectory.com, a directory of employment screening background check firms. The new magazine will apparently information for HR professionals about new updates in the pre-employment screening field. Publication Timeline No word about whether this magazine will be in print […]
Alabama offering Statewide Criminal Background Checks
The State of Alabama is now offering employers Alabama statewide criminal record search for $25.00. These searches can be ordered directly from their Alabama website or, if you use a third party background check provider, like Corra Background Checks, you allow them to access the criminal record information on your behalf. ABC system reports include felony […]
Nova Scotia Nurses union unhappy with criminal background check plan
The College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia will start requiring all prospective Nurses to conduct a $30 Canadian Criminal background check. The must pay for the background check themselves. An honor system is currently inplace and all nurses must report any criminal offeneses on their annual renewal. The college executive director thinks that requiring […]
I’m your ice cream man background check me when I’m passing by
Seems like background checks are on everyone’s minds these days, especially when we consider the potential harm to our children. It doesn’t take much for people to think this way, just a few scandals involving a school bus driver, a teacher, or even an ice cream man. Make sure your business isn’t the one caught in […]
School Districts Failing to background check bus drivers
Are you children riding the bus to school in Missouri? A Missouri State auditor said that school bus driving companies are not always meeting the requirement for background checks and drug testing for school bus drivers and aides. The bus companies are apparently responsible for coordinating the background checks. Read the full article here: If you […]
Hot for Teacher – background checks, that is
The Austin American-Statesman wants the results of background checks conducted by the Austin School Board, but the school board and the The Association of Texas Professional Educators doesn’t want to give it to them. The District Attorney apparently ruled that “part of the information was not exempt from the public information laws.” Now the association […]
Church Accountant steals $200,000 from her own place of worship
In a shocking case in Torrance Superior Court, a church accountant embezzled approximately $200,000 from her employer, Church of the Beach Cities. She plead no contest to one count of embezzlement and was sentenced to two years in prison. She had been attending the church for approximately six years. In addition to her position as office manager, […]
Why you should run motor vehicle records on your employees
Corra Daily Planet has a great article on the reasons for running a motor vehicle driving record (MVR Search) on your prospective employees and your current employees. The fact is the Motor Vehicle Driving Records can tell you much more than just how your candidate is driving. This search can define behavior patterns and even […]
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