Does your background investigation authorization release contain a liability waiver? If so, you could be making a costly mistake. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(b)(2)(A)(i)-(ii) specifically forbids a liability waiver, and including one can be met with severe consequences. Earlier this year, an employer by the name of Quantum Global Technologies […]
Using Criminal Convictions During the Hiring Process
Is it possible to use criminal convictions during the hiring process and stay compliant with most state laws? At first reading, it would seem that using criminal convictions in the state of Illinois has been outlawed. A deeper reading of the Illinois SB 1480 addressing the use of criminal convictions reveals a striking similarity with […]
A Ritual at Every Company Meeting
Every organization needs a ritual at every company meeting. It is important to communicate moments of magic with clients. These are positive experiences that bolster the enthusiasm of your associates. It helps to remind everyone of those services that help your clients achieve their goals. Shep Hyken explains in more detail in this article why […]
Unintended Consequences of Increased Access to Drugs and Alcohol
There are unintended consequences of increased access to drugs and alcohol. The unintended consequences of increased access to drugs and alcohol are increased accidents and fatalities. We will state the cause of these increased accidents and fatalities bluntly. These are dangers to the public resulting from legislation that allows easy access to drugs in particular […]
There Is Trouble for Employee Personality Tests. Buyer Beware
Employee personality tests have been part of our culture for almost a century. It’s certainly worth questioning whether these employee personality tests are better than adequate job descriptions, and objective measures of the ability to perform the job’s essential functions. Strength tests objectively measure a person’s ability to pull, push or lift. Mathematical tests objectively […]
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