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City of Newark Adopts Ordinance that Restricts Background Checks

We have been seeing varying flavors of ‘Ban the Box’ legislation being passed in municipalities that seek to remove barriers to employment for those individuals who have a criminal record.  Ban the Box...

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Today Show Segment Presents Impact of Inferior Background Checks

Last week, the Today Show aired a segment by reporter Jeff Rossen on background screening that delivered an incomplete and negative perspective on the profession.  Yes, I said profession.  Wiki Answers...

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Background Checks & Compliance: Whose Job is It?

Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled charges with an enterprise it alleges violated consumer protection requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  The company sold a...

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New Position, BUT Not so New to HR

Over the holiday weekend I, like so many of you had the opportunity to relax with friends and family to celebrate our freedom and get caught up on what everyone has been up to. Several of my...

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Transparency in Background Screening

There’s been a lot of concern lately around allegations that our government has been covertly obtaining information on people in the US without their knowledge or consent for the purpose of national...

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Do Employer Credit Checks Damage Credit Scores?

When you apply for a job, it’s not uncommon for employers to request a credit or background check. This is especially true with jobs that require you to work with money or sensitive financial/security...

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Attorney Generals Oppose EEOC’s Criminal Record Guidance

In the wake of lawsuits against Dollar General and BMW Manufacturing, nine state attorney generals have drafted a letter opposing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recent enforcement....

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FTC Actively Pursuing Companies for FCRA Violations

Right on the heels of our blog earlier this month detailing alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations lodged against the trucking giant Swift Transportation comes yet another hit to a company...

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Swift Transportation Settles Background Check Class Action Lawsuit

Swift Transportation has settled a class action suit to the tune of $4.4 million dollars.  The suit alleged it neglected to make proper disclosures to job applicants as required by the Fair Credit...

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Maximum Possible Accuracy – Are You At Risk?

If you conduct a background check on a prospective employee, one very important aspect of compliance to be aware of is the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) concept of “Maximum Possible Accuracy”....

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Credential Check and eScreen take the paperwork and headaches out of drug tests!

Credential Check is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with eScreen, Inc.  eScreen incorporates newly patented technology into a revolutionary protocol-driven system that allows our clinic to...

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EEOC set to Meet on the use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Decision

On Tuesday, July 26 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a hearing on the use of criminal records in the hiring process.  This meeting will include all five of the Commissioners...

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Credit Report Usage in Connecticut

Effective October 1, 2011, Connecticut becomes the sixth state to enact prohibitions on an employer’s use of credit in employment.  The Act which was signed by Connecticut Governor Malloy, prohibits...

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New Year = New Hires!

As your company prepares for new hires in 2012, it’s a great time to take a look at your current background screening process. We’re not just talking about criminal checks and drug tests here, but...

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Use of Arrests Records in the Hiring Decision.

Many HR professionals request background checks to include information that may not be utilized in the hiring decision. If your company has a blanket policy – it is time to review and update....

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What is a 168?

I enjoy listening to people when they speak about their profession. Acronyms have become so common place in the working world that it almost requires a dictionary for each new employee to understand...

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Domino’s Pizza Target of Class Action Law Suit from Former Employees Alleging...

Last week, a Federal Judge denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit against Domino’s Pizza for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).    The two plaintiffs allege...

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it’s completed...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced its completed expansion for E-Verify Self Check.       (Click on the logos above for more information on these programs) On February 9, 2012...

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Put down your pens and pencils – electronic signatures are here to stay!

Does your company still utilize a paper application?  At Credential Check we pride ourselves on the automation of HR paperwork through our APPOL.  What about the applicant signature, you ask?  We...

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Despite Judgment, Diploma Mill Industry Continues to Thrive

It is no surprise that some degree of embellishment exists on most resumes and many employers would probably not disqualify a candidate for creatively enhancing descriptions of their prior work...

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