Giving Your Name Away (Or Not)

Here is a reality check:
Sometimes you just make it so easy to steal your personal information the thieves don’t steal it because they honestly feel sorry for your lack of common sense (I was going to be more blunt, but I was told to “tone this sentence down” – so, use your imagination).
Fairly sarcastic, and [...]

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The E-Verify Controversy Continues

After a request by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the federal government has agreed to delay the implementation of a requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify program until February 20, 2009. The rule was scheduled to take effect on January 15.
This delay will allow the new administration a chance to review [...]

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Is Background Checking Our Teachers Once Enough?

Nearly all school systems require teachers, substitutes and other potential school employees to undergo a background investigation before they are hired.  However, the background checking process usually ends there.  Once hired, a school employee may be involved in criminal activity that goes virtually undetected unless the crime is newsworthy or involves jail time.
It is for [...]

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Economic Forecast for 2009

It is no surprise to anyone that the U.S. is formally in a recession.  As 2008 has come to an end and 2009 begins, more and more companies are trying to hang-on in these trying times and to stay in survival mode.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the past six months [...]

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The Controversial E-Verify Mandate for Federal Contractors

As is always the case when administrations change from one political party to another, there have been several last-minute, controversial new policies enacted over the last couple of months – the most notable being the E-Verify requirement for federal contractors which goes into effect on January 15, 2009.

For those not familiar with the term, E-Verify [...]

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