Are you using a people search engines on the internet to make employment decisions? You need to be aware of two things. First, many of these sites have disclaimers that state the information SHOULD NOT be used for employment purposes. Spokeo, one such site, has the following disclaimer once you get to the “payment” page:  “I […]

Marijuana is in the news. Medicinal use of marijuana has been legalized in three states.  Legalization of marijuana is gaining momentum in 20 other states. Employers need to consider the ramifications of marijuana in their workplace. Employers need not cower at the prospect of insisting that employees under the influence be removed from the workplace. Last […]

The lesson to be learned is “avoid combined Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure/authorization forms with a liability waiver and a conspicuous notice of intent to obtain consumer reports.” Compliance with the FCRA need not be onerous. We have the tools to make compliance simple and effective. On December 2, 2013, United States District Judge […]

Want to find out how FRAUD is most likely discovered? Can you rely on external audits to find it? Do you know the tell-tale signs? Should you typically expect your newly-hired employee or your long-time employee to commit fraud? The Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) 2012 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and […]

Frequently we hear of organizations receiving criminal conviction reports that are very inexpensive and very quick. Usually this means the consumer reporting agency is using database information to report criminal conviction searches without performing required due diligence on the accuracy of the information in the report. Consumer reporting agencies are required to confirm adverse information […]