Compliance
Online Employee Background Check Question and Answer Series from HireSafe: Why Do We Use online Documents and Forms? Why not Paper or Fax?
There are many reasons why HireSafe uses digital signatures and online forms for our screening services. Among the most important are accuracy, information security and legal compliance. Accuracy By using our secure web portal potential hires can fill in their own address history and background information. This has many positive effects. Firstly, it lowers costs…
Read MoreWant to Hire the Best Drivers? Add Criminal History Background Checks to Your Current Driver Screening Program
Most trucking and transportation companies already have a DOT required drug testing program through a consortium or Third-Party Administrator. These manage driver’s random drug tests required by the Department of Transportation. While these programs keep drivers safe, the current screening programs used by trucking companies, delivery companies and other transportation companies that require DOT drug…
Read MoreAdverse Action Procedures Should be Followed Even if the Background Check is Accurate
A recent case reported by Troutman Sanders involved Jerome Ratliff, Jr. a potential employee of A&R Logistics who filed a suit alleging an FCRA violation after they were denied employment. The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the company did not follow proper adverse action procedures. In this case the background check was accurate, but the company failed…
Read MoreForm I-9 Enforcement on the Rise! HireSafe can Help Ensure Compliance for ICE Audits!
In February we warned that ICE raids would be on the rise and true to the acting Director’s promise to increase action by 4 to 5 times they have been cracking down with form I-9 audits and raids. Phillips Lytle reports that raids made by the department in February investigated hundreds of businesses and their…
Read MoreWith FCRA Lawsuits on the Rise More Companies are at Risk!
A recent report shows that FCRA litigation increased 9.9% in 2016 from the previous year continuing a trend of increasing FCRA legal action against employers over the past 8 years. Littler reports that Geico, Disney and Southwest Airlines have all found themselves amidst FCRA class actions or lawsuits this year. A complaint was filed against…
Read MoreICE is Cracking Down in 2018, Act Fast to Ensure Your Company is Safe from Upcoming Audits!
The new year brought many HR Law changes to California and the US. At the same time, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been cracking down hard with audits on Form I-9 compliance. Last week, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that “ICE agents conducted workplace raids on 77 businesses in San Francisco,…
Read MoreUber Background Check Failures are a Warning for Small Company Employee Screening
On February 8th a court will visit the proposed $7.5 Million settlement as part of a class action lawsuit between Uber and terminated drivers regarding violations of FCRA regulations. According to Locke Lloyd, The court will make the final decision on the proposed settlement. After the court made a preliminary approval of the settlement over…
Read MoreImportant New California Hiring Laws for 2018
The New Year brings four significant changes to the hiring process for California employers. For the remaining forty-nine states and territories the California model becomes the “best practice” format that will eventually be implemented nationwide. It’s important to understand that pre-employment background checks are completely legal and even recommended in California and throughout the United…
Read MoreTop 5 Settlements of 2017 for FCRA Violations, Number 1 is Record Breaking!
Compliance doesn’t just protect the applicant, it protects you! FCRA lawsuits for improper background check procedures are costly and below are a few of the highest settlements of 2017. You can bet if these huge companies are falling prey to simple FCRA regulation mistakes, smaller companies must always be vigilant. 5) JPMorgan $1.25 Million. J.P. Morgan…
Read MoreCompliance starts with HireSafe background check disclosure and authorization forms.
Last month the supreme court declined to hear the case Syed v M-I, LLC. This case found the employer willfully violated FCRA statute dictating FCRA disclosures must be separate from any other notifications or authorizations. The employer in this case included a liability waiver with the disclosure and the court found this action alone was…
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