Want to Hire the Best Drivers? Add Criminal History Background Checks to Your Current Driver Screening Program
Most trucking and transportation companies already have a DOT required drug testing program through a consortium or Third-Party Administrator. These manage driver’s random drug tests required by the Department of Transportation. While these programs keep drivers safe, the current screening programs used by trucking companies, delivery companies and other transportation companies that require DOT drug…
Read MoreAvoid the Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire! Vet Your Candidates with Employment Background Screening
When facing a need to hire new staff, employers often worry about the costs of not getting the job started, revenue losses from not having sales staff, or not shipping on time. Few businesses consider the costs associated with rushing through the hiring process to get someone in the position that ends up costing them…
Read MoreEmployee Drug Testing Panel Without THC, Now at HireSafe!
Marijuana regulations have gone up in smoke recently and that means higher stakes for employers that want to screen candidates for the drug. The current saliva tests for THC can test positive for individuals that used 40-60 days ago which could be like screening out employees because they had a beer a month ago! Employers…
Read MoreAdverse Action Procedures Should be Followed Even if the Background Check is Accurate
A recent case reported by Troutman Sanders involved Jerome Ratliff, Jr. a potential employee of A&R Logistics who filed a suit alleging an FCRA violation after they were denied employment. The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the company did not follow proper adverse action procedures. In this case the background check was accurate, but the company failed…
Read MoreForm I-9 Enforcement on the Rise! HireSafe can Help Ensure Compliance for ICE Audits!
In February we warned that ICE raids would be on the rise and true to the acting Director’s promise to increase action by 4 to 5 times they have been cracking down with form I-9 audits and raids. Phillips Lytle reports that raids made by the department in February investigated hundreds of businesses and their…
Read MoreWith FCRA Lawsuits on the Rise More Companies are at Risk!
A recent report shows that FCRA litigation increased 9.9% in 2016 from the previous year continuing a trend of increasing FCRA legal action against employers over the past 8 years. Littler reports that Geico, Disney and Southwest Airlines have all found themselves amidst FCRA class actions or lawsuits this year. A complaint was filed against…
Read MoreChanges to the HireSafe Portal User Interface coming March 7th!
On March 7th the HireSafe background check portal will be updated to a brand new user interface! This new interface will increase security and ease of use for our clients! Our partner Tazworks has been working hard to make sure this interface works for all our clients and we want to be sure you know…
Read More“Mystery Shopper” Letter and Fraudulent Check Scam Alert!
This week our small office was inundated with calls from all over regarding a letter and check that was sent to many addresses across the states. The letter stated basically that a “Daniel Gibson” with HireSafe has requested your help and wants you to be a mystery shopper at Walmart. The letter instructs the recipient…
Read MoreICE is Cracking Down in 2018, Act Fast to Ensure Your Company is Safe from Upcoming Audits!
The new year brought many HR Law changes to California and the US. At the same time, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been cracking down hard with audits on Form I-9 compliance. Last week, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that “ICE agents conducted workplace raids on 77 businesses in San Francisco,…
Read MoreUber Background Check Failures are a Warning for Small Company Employee Screening
On February 8th a court will visit the proposed $7.5 Million settlement as part of a class action lawsuit between Uber and terminated drivers regarding violations of FCRA regulations. According to Locke Lloyd, The court will make the final decision on the proposed settlement. After the court made a preliminary approval of the settlement over…
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