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Why are major corporations in litigation over background checks, when SHRM reports that more than 85 percent of companies perform an employment screen of some kind? The critical piece of information here is “of some kind”. As in all things, there is a difference between doing it and doing it well.

Now more than ever, companies cannot afford to overlook the basics. Due diligence is required in every department, and yet there are still gaps. However, a recent story released by the Minnesota “Star Tribune” shows is a HR system with so many gaps, it feels more like a colander.

Target is making headlines for choosing to remove the question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” from their initial job application. They are not alone. Legislators are behind the practice as well, with 10 states and 51 cities passing a law supporting this practice.

Halloween is an interesting holiday. It is the one holiday where our festive garb is designed to hide who we are, rather than emphasize it. We purposely hide behind masks, then knock on people’s doors, asking them to give us something.

E-Verify Up and Running … The federal government has approved a temporary budget that will get things running immediately and keep it running through February 20124.  Our national parks and monuments have reopened…

What Can You Learn From Their Policies? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed lawsuits against Dollar General Corporation and BMW over their use of criminal background checks to screen out applicants or terminate employees.

One state legislature has now taken note of the Hobson’s choice referred to in the district court’s opinion on the EEOC suit against the Freeman Companies this August.

Are You Letting Violent Felons in Your Home? After so many warnings and tragedies, many companies are still hire contractors without performing background checks.

Overcoming unfair barriers to employment is one of the current strategic enforcement priorities of the EEOC. The commission says it wants to further educate the public and the employer community on the appropriate use of conviction records.

Leaving More Questions Than Answers, the Decision on DOMA Affects Many Employers … On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage.

What are Examples of Criminal Records? Clarifying Different Types of Criminal Records – Top 10 List … Let’s explore the top 10 most common convictions found on criminal background checks in the United States and get a better understanding of these criminal offenses.