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January 31, 2012 SC State House looking to create registry of in-home caregivers aimed to ensure...
SC State House looking to create registry of in-home caregivers aimed to ensure criminal checks are done. http://ow.ly/8MIEX


House to vote on in-home providers bill - Statehouse News -...
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The House of Delegates is set to vote Wednesday on a bill that helps create the first statewide registry of in-home care providers, a measure aimed...
January 31, 2012 Elected officials in Illinois working to revise what appears in public criminal...
Elected officials in Illinois working to revise what appears in public criminal record. http://ow.ly/8MHSE


Elected officials, activists working to revise state’s criminal record...
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They say amending the Illinois expungement and sealing law could give reformed offenders a fair chance at obtaining jobs and housing.
January 30, 2012 NY proposing new measure to seal some criminal records in order to help the unem...
NY proposing new measure to seal some criminal records in order to help the unemployed. http://ow.ly/8LvGN


NY State Bar Proposes Measure to Seal Criminal Records for Some
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The New York State Bar Association is supporting a proposal to change the law that would allow judges to seal the criminal records of some people...
January 30, 2012 Right to work law in Indiana getting debated. http://ow.ly/8LdiD Does it spur j...
Right to work law in Indiana getting debated. http://ow.ly/8LdiD Does it spur job growth?


After 70 years, right-to-work issue remains a hot potato
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The battle over the right-to-work issue may be reaching a conclusion in Indiana, but the debate over its impact rages on.
January 30, 2012 Another example of groups trying to slow down implementation of E-Verify system....
Another example of groups trying to slow down implementation of E-Verify system. http://ow.ly/8L2c0 #backgroundchecks


Measure aims to slow spread of E-Verify
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In Olympia, it’s not all that often that immigrant advocacy groups and farmers are on the same side of a proposed bill.
January 30, 2012 Retaliation tops charge list according to EEOC. http://ow.ly/8L1SE
Retaliation tops charge list according to EEOC. http://ow.ly/8L1SE


EEOC says retaliation tops charge list
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Risk management in theory and practice, including evolving risk strategies, risk financing, the risk management profession, risk analytics and core...
January 27, 2012 Employment bias complaints against private sector at all-time high. http://ow.l...
Employment bias complaints against private sector at all-time high. http://ow.ly/8IVYx


Employment Bias Complaints Against Private Sector at All-Time High: EEOC
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Employment discrimination complaints against private sector employers reached an all-time high in the most recent fiscal year, federal regulators...
January 27, 2012 What's an RFOA? Better know, a new EEOC rule is coming. http://ow.ly/8IQ4K
What's an RFOA? Better know, a new EEOC rule is coming. http://ow.ly/8IQ4K


Beware! New RFOA EEOC Rule Is Coming
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Beware! New RFOA EEOC Rule Is Coming - Human resources News on Age Discrimination
January 24, 2012 What do schools do with an employee facing criminal charges? http://ow.ly/8EiCt...
What do schools do with an employee facing criminal charges? http://ow.ly/8EiCt #backgroundchecks



How do schools protect your kids from criminal employees?
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In the midst of an investigation involving a TCAPS employee, local school leaders and police discuss the procedures in place to prevent a staff...
January 23, 2012 Another state contemplating "ban the box" legislation. http://ow.ly/8D0Lk
Another state contemplating "ban the box" legislation. http://ow.ly/8D0Lk


Drafting of 'ban-the-box' legislation gives hope to convicted felon...
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“Every time I try to do something with my life, it seems like that’s always a problem,” Marty Whitehead. “You can explain it until you’re blue in...
January 23, 2012 Georgia bans sex offenders from working in daycare, but doesn't check status bey...
Georgia bans sex offenders from working in daycare, but doesn't check status beyond Georgia. http://ow.ly/8CPkH


Day care checks for sex offenders might widen - State Legislature -...
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ATLANTA -- Georgia bans sex offenders from working or volunteering at child care centers. But it does not require that anyone check any further...
January 20, 2012 New strategic plan released by EEOC vowing to battle "systemic" discrimination....
New strategic plan released by EEOC vowing to battle "systemic" discrimination. http://ow.ly/8AVFn


EEOC Releases New Strategic Plan, Vows to Fight Systemic Discrimination...
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released a draft strategic plan for the next four years, vowing to continue its focus on cases...
January 19, 2012 Bills pending in FLA regarding use of credit checks, unemployment status, and cr...
Bills pending in FLA regarding use of credit checks, unemployment status, and criminal history in hiring process. http://ow.ly/8z6On


Employment Related Bills Pending in Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session
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The Florida Legislature’sRegular Session convened on January 10, 2012 and will run through March 9, 2012. During this time, legislators will conside
January 19, 2012 With increased scrutiny local governments no longer can refuse to run background...
With increased scrutiny local governments no longer can refuse to run background checks on their employees. http://ow.ly/8z6ep


Criminal record checks sought for Wicomico hires
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SALISBURY -- Dual bills introduced in the Maryland House and Senate would allow Wicomico County to perform state and federal criminal background...
January 18, 2012 New proposed PA law to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence. http...
New proposed PA law to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence. http://ow.ly/8xMKw


New Proposed Pennsylvania Law to Protect Healthcare Workers from...
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Proposed House Bill 1992 in Pennsylvania is designed to protect healthcare workers and nurses from workplace violence. The Health Care Facilities...
January 18, 2012 Some school board officials in NJ having trouble complying with new NJ law manda...
Some school board officials in NJ having trouble complying with new NJ law mandating background checks. http://ow.ly/8xL8C


State gives school board members more time to complete background checks
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After numerous complains about the accuracy of a state list of school board members who supposedly did not comply with the new state law regarding...
January 18, 2012 Practice of using arrest records and not convictions to screen employees nets Pe...
Practice of using arrest records and not convictions to screen employees nets Pepsi a fine from EEOC. http://ow.ly/8xKlh #backgroundchecks


Racial bias suit to cost Pepsi $3.1 million | Tulsa World
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January 17, 2012 Drug testing FAQs in pre employment screening http://ow.ly/8wx3X #backgroundchecks
Drug testing FAQs in pre employment screening http://ow.ly/8wx3X #backgroundchecks


Drug/alcohol testing: FAQs — Business Management Daily: Free Reports on...
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When it comes to drug and alcohol testing, employers must balance the desire for a drug-free workplace with employees’ privacy rights. So before...
January 16, 2012 Are criminal records "consumer reports"? http://ow.ly/8uPAc #backgroundchecks
Are criminal records "consumer reports"? http://ow.ly/8uPAc #backgroundchecks


Are criminal records ‘consumer reports’? — Business Management Daily:...
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Q. I understand that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires disclosure to and authorization from job applicants prior to obtaining consumer...
January 16, 2012 The high cost of workplace fraud. http://ow.ly/8vjSX #backgroundchecks
The high cost of workplace fraud. http://ow.ly/8vjSX #backgroundchecks


The high cost of workplace fraud
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A new report has found workplace fraud is costing Canada's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at least $3.2 billion a year and is hurting employee...
January 16, 2012 Elderly caregivers now subject to background checks - almost 200 screened so far...
Elderly caregivers now subject to background checks - almost 200 screened so far. http://ow.ly/8uPRU #backgroundchecks


Nearly 200 caregivers screened under new law
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In the six months since Napa County began enforcing a new law designed to protect the elderly from criminals, nearly
January 13, 2012 School hires sex offender as substitute teacher. http://ow.ly/8shz6 #backgroundc...
School hires sex offender as substitute teacher. http://ow.ly/8shz6 #backgroundchecks


Ledger-Enquirer.com | 01/13/2012 | Sex offender worked as substitute...
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A registered sex offender worked for months as a substitute teacher for Russell County schools before deputies arrested him in December for failing...
January 12, 2012 NJ school board officials ordered to step down from posts due to new statewide b...
NJ school board officials ordered to step down from posts due to new statewide background check policy. http://ow.ly/8rt7R


N.J. officials tell 200 school board members to step down after failing...
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See full list of school board members who were supposed to complete the "criminal history review" by Dec. 31
January 12, 2012 Pepsi pays for not using background checks properly in hiring process. http://o...
Pepsi pays for not using background checks properly in hiring process. http://ow.ly/8rrZ1


Pepsi paying $3.1M in EEOC case | The Biz Beat
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It’s not uncommon for companies to conduct criminal background checks on job applicants, but a settlement between Pepsi Beverages and the Equal...
January 11, 2012 Court ruling - religious employees can't sue for job bias. http://ow.ly/8pYR3
Court ruling - religious employees can't sue for job bias. http://ow.ly/8pYR3


Court: Certain religious employees can't sue for job bias
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had argued against a "ministerial exception" to federal protections against job discrimination.
January 11, 2012 New Alabama law mandates use of E-Verify system when hiring. http://ow.ly/8pDRU
New Alabama law mandates use of E-Verify system when hiring. http://ow.ly/8pDRU


New Alabama Law HB56 Mandates Employers Use E-Verify
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In two separate phases, new Alabama Law HB56 goes into effect for all employers mandating the use of E-Verify. If you’re an Alabama business, you...
January 10, 2012 Idaho has implemented an aggressive stance to screen doctors in their state. htt...
Idaho has implemented an aggressive stance to screen doctors in their state. http://ow.ly/8oh3m


National Practitioner Databank (NPDB) Important to Idaho and Board of...
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The National Practitioner Databank is aggressively used in Idaho by the Board of Medicine. Find out why the NPDB is so important to healthcare...
January 9, 2012 How prevalent is nicotine screening of applicants becoming? http://ow.ly/8mZpa
How prevalent is nicotine screening of applicants becoming? http://ow.ly/8mZpa


Is nicotine-screening coming to your employer next? | PoconoRecord.com
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As if the employment picture wasn't tough enough, Pennsylvania job applicants may have something new to worry about — nicotine screening.

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