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Reducing Overcrowding in California Prisons?
This fall, California voters will vote on a move to reduce prison crowding. Fox News reports that a measure called Prop 47 would “dramatically change how the state treats certain “nonserious,...
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Ride Sharing: Are Stricter Regulations Needed?
The latest trend in transportation is ride sharing, and a growing number of people are using their smart phones to order a ride. By downloading an app from companies such as Uber, Lyft or SideCar,...
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You’re Invited – Leadership Breakfast on October 16
On Thursday, October 16, 2014 Corporate Screening invites you to attend a special Leadership Breakfast, presented by ERC. Featuring Drew Dudley, a leadership expert and international speaker who was...
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St. Louis “Bans the Box”
On October 14, 2014, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay announced that the city will no longer require city job applicants to disclose felony convictions, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The city...
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LinkedIn Class Action Lawsuit: Risks of Using Social Media when Hiring
Earlier this month, a group of plaintiffs in California filed a class action lawsuit against LinkedIn (Sweet, et. al. v. LinkedIn Corporation). They alleged the company “is acting as a credit...
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2014 HR Awards: Congratulations to Winners and Finalists
Corporate Screening is pleased to congratulate all winners and finalists of the 2014 HR Awards, co-hosted by ERC and CSHRM. Winners will be recognized at a luncheon taking place on November 6, 2014,...
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Background Check Forms: Ensure Yours Are Compliant
Class action lawsuits can cost employers a pretty penny. An example of this is a recent settlement by Publix supermarket for $6.8 million because release language was included in the company’s...
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Background Screening News Round Up
It was a busy week for background screening news events. Today’s blog shares a couple of “ban the box” updates, as well as information issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). “Ban the Box”...
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Safer Children: DoD Strengthens Background Checks for Child Care Providers
Officials from the Department of Defense (DoD) are making criminal background checks tougher for those who interact with children. The Military Times reports that the proposed regulation “specifies...
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Allegheny County “Bans the Box”
Beginning January 1, 2015, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania will join the “ban the box” movement and stop asking if an applicant has a criminal record on the initial job application. The county joins...
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