Employers are erring on the side of caution in the hiring process to avoid paying big bucks for non-compliance of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  A recent SHRM publication revealed that some businesses have already been forced into million dollar settlements because they weren’t compliant with FCRA.  This year alone nearly 30 employers nationwide

The short answer is NO. If you’re only ordering a “Criminal Package” on your Applicant, then Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection are not covered because of their civil nature. A police report may be filed at the same time as a Restraining Order or Order of Protection, but if the victim doesn’t press criminal

  Social Media Checks: What’s the latest? October 2016 A candidate comes across your desk and for most employers (approximately 60% according to Career Builder) it’s a natural next step to do a quick social media search.  Maybe a look at their Facebook page.. or Twitter account… and then YouTube.  Before you know it, you’re looking 54