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Woods Rogers

A Guide to Running Background Checks: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In our latest episode, Anne Bibeau, co-chair of the Labor & Employment practice, joins host Leah Stiegler to explore best practices for navigating hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds. Leah and Anne share insights on...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Understanding Adverse Action: A Guide For HR Professionals

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You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more

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Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2)

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An internal audit of a company’s human resources practices can be used to mitigate potential liabilities by preemptively identifying areas of exposure and proactively implementing corrective measures. As discussed in the...more

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Publicity: The Not-So-Hidden Cost Of A Lawsuit

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And then you go and make it worse. The Volokh Conspiracy posted last week about a Human Resources Business Partner who sued his former employer in federal court (Oregon). I am in a charitable mood as I write this post,...more

Dentons

HR Quick Take: Electronic Signatures

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Q: Can I use electronic signatures for consents to background checks under the Fair Credit Reporting Act? A: Yes, the FCC issued an opinion in 2001, determining that the FCRA requirements to obtain written consent can be...more

Jackson Walker

Employee Privacy and Background Checks (Presentation)

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Fisher Phillips

Background Checks Are a Good Idea, but Be Careful What You Wish or

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Virtually every thoughtful employer wants to hire the very best employees they can find. And why not? Good workers produce better products, provide better service, give maximum effort, learn and adopt the company’s best...more

Fisher Phillips

Is It Time To Recall Some Of Your HR Policies?

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Factory recalls have become a fact of life for those who sell and drive vehicles. The scenarios have a common theme: a vehicle part does not operate as designed or is determined to present a possible risk of failure. Once...more

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New York City Council Passes Ground-Breaking Legislation Limiting the Use of Credit Checks in Employment

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On April 16, 2015, the New York City Council, by a vote of 47-3, approved legislation that would prohibit the use of credit checks in employment decisions except in limited circumstances. The bill, which is expected to be...more

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San Francisco Passes Fair Chance Ordinance Restricting Employers’ Ability to Use Criminal History Information

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San Francisco has “banned-the-box” on employment applications and has added other restrictions on private employers’ ability to obtain and use criminal history information. The City and County of San Francisco Board of...more

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Background Check Forms Face Increased Scrutiny in Federal Court

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Businesses should check their background check consent forms and their pre-adverse action waiting periods, after a recent federal court decision out of Pennsylvania. ...more

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