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Industry Insights
We take a helpful guide approach to the Clarifacts Industry Insights blog, answering questions we often get from HR professionals. Here you will find in-depth articles on criminal records to help navigate everything from federal crimes to misdemeanors. And we also offer practical tips for things like screening volunteers and employment verifications.
FCRA Non-Compliance Cost Employer $5.9 Million
According to a recent cincinnati.com article, First Group America (FGA) has settled a class-action lawsuit totaling $5.9 million for failure …
Use of Credit Reports Becoming Restricted
There seems to be a lot of chatter about how reviewing someone’s credit report as part of the background screening …
Should Social Media Be Used As A Recruiting And Screening Tool?
It’s an enticing notion to be able to peek into an applicant’s personal life and secretly find out who they …
Diploma Mills: A Growing Liability for Employers
Ah, the beginning of summer. A time when baseball season is in full swing, swimming pools open and, of course, …
3 Hiring Risks Employers Are Overlooking
Unless you have been living under a gigantic rock for the past year or two, it’s safe to say that …
The Human Resources Profession Just Got Riskier
If it wasn’t already tough enough being a human resource professional, the stakes may be going way up. In a …
Protecting Employees from Identity Theft
What can employers do to help protect their employees from becoming victims of identity theft? Given the fact that other …
Conducting a Social Security Trace – The First Step in a Comprehensive Background Check
A social security trace is an essential part of any comprehensive background check as it provides critical information on an …
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