Last year, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed the Employee Credit Privacy Act, which took effect Jan 1, 2011. This Act prohibits Illinois employers from using credit history information when making hiring or promotion decisions, with several exceptions. Exceptions include positions that: have custody or unsupervised access to cash over $2,500; have signatory power over… Continue reading Illinois Employee Credit Privacy Act
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FEDERAL REPORT: Background Investigation Laws Fail to Protect Students
“Individuals with histories of sexual misconduct were hired or retained by public and private schools as teachers, administrative and support staff, volunteers, and contractors…Even more disturbing…offenders used their new positions as school employees or volunteers to abuse more children after they were hired.” The above quote was taken from the December 2010 US General Accountability… Continue reading FEDERAL REPORT: Background Investigation Laws Fail to Protect Students
Who is Protecting Dallas County?
Most would assume there are procedures in place to ensure that those employed to protect and enforce the law abide by it themselves. Not so in many precincts of Dallas County, according to an investigation by Dallas Morning News. Many Dallas County constables have employed deputies with histories of misconduct and criminal convictions, according… Continue reading Who is Protecting Dallas County?
Which Investigation Services Do I Need?
The combination of searches performed in pre-employment screening should supply the information needed to protect your organization’s reputation, employees and clients. The reasoning behind which screening services are conducted can become especially important if your diligence is later questioned. Some industries are guided by legal screening obligations, but merely fulfilling legal requirements does not… Continue reading Which Investigation Services Do I Need?