Students …. wonder why your college or university wants a background check?

Well, that can range from anything like security (they’d like to know if you’ve shot someone lately), or liability (if you work in a hospital, is there a possibility of you stealing drugs to pay for debts). I’m not going to go into detail nor justify whether the reasons are legal or even warranted, [...]

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E-Verify Provision Cut From US Stimulus Bill

A controversial provision of the recently passed $787 billion stimulus bill, which would have required companies receiving stimulus funds to sign-up for and use the E-Verify system to verify employment authorization for new hires, was removed during House-Senate negotiations.

The provision had been proposed as a means to ensure that jobs created by the stimulus bill [...]

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Background Screening Trends in 2009

In the midst of our current economic crisis and with the growing concerns of background screening via social networking sites, we will surely see a transformation in current background screening trends for 2009.  After the attacks on September 11, 2001 background screening became a necessity for employers for the safety and welfare of their companies.  [...]

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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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CII InfoPost – Possible Delays & Holiday Schedule

Thursday, December 4, 2008
RE:   Possible Delays & Holiday Schedule
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be advised that many schools will be closed December 19, 2008 through January 2, 2009.  Courthouses and Employers experience reduced work forces during that same time period which may cause delays in turnaround time.
If possible please submit all cases by December 16, 2008 to [...]

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