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June 19, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Background Checks Aren’t Illegal,
But You Can Still Be Sued

Two recent lawsuits against BMW and Dollar General illustrate the kind of trouble that companies can inadvertently get into when conducting employee background checks. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on June 11 accused both companies of using information…

May 18, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hot Topics From Around the Web: Advantages Outweigh the Risks When It Comes To Employer Criminal Background Checks

More employers are embracing the use of criminal background checks as a way to protect the company from potential hires that may put the business at risk.