By Paul Gerber Before making a hiring decision, most organizations seek more information on the candidate’s criminal history, credit worthiness, and general background. Employee background checks have become a must-have, as they have a definite impact on the success of recruiting efforts. This information is not only helpful in assessing workplace risks and liabilities, but […]
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The ADA and Prescription Meds: What You Need to Know
According to the EEOC, in most cases an employer cannot even ask about prescription drugs. Can an employer include prescription medications in its drug screening of job applicants and employees? Here’s a good lawyer answer for you: It depends. Last week, the EEOC announced that it had sued an Arizona car dealership for disability discrimination […]
Top Three Criminal Record Check Recommended Practices
By Paul Gerber The time has come to hire a new employee and of course you are probably planning to run a background check to view criminal history. While your intention may be to only hire candidates with a great records, the EEOC has established that only criminal records that are related to the job […]