Potential biases in background screening
Do biases exist in background screening or job interviews? You bet. Some biases, while not necessarily intentional, are inherent in both processes. We hear about biases at GroupOne Background Screening […]
Background checks – the cans and cannots
It’s never a bad idea to know the rules, especially if there’s a possibility of hefty legal fines should you forget them. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission laws govern background checks. […]
Background check didn’t catch coach’s sexual assault record
Excerpted from a StarTribune article by Briana Bierschbach and Mara Klecker It took Annalie Peterson and a friend a couple of dollars and a few minutes on a background check […]
Can an employer require a medical examination before hiring?
Simply put, it’s a bad idea. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from conducting medical examinations or making pre-employment inquiries to determine if an applicant has a disability, […]