On Criminal Background Checks

On Criminal Background Checks

by | Sep 10, 2012 | Hiring Practices

According to a survey by the SHRM, many employers care about an applicant’s criminal history even more than expected. While the discovery of an applicant’s past violent felony is the most influential factor in a hiring representative making a decision to NOT...

An Update on Criminal Background Checks

by | May 2, 2012 | Human Resources

In an article by Sean P. Ray, entitled “‘Arrested Developments’: An Update on Employer Use of Criminal Background Checks from the EEOC,” Ray discusses the updated guidelines provided by the EEOC, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He notes that while the...