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Social networking profiles more accurate than resumes?


July 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting

In the debate about whether to search for candidates online before they’re hired, here’s another reason hiring managers may consider doing so:

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Massive I-9 audits on the way: How to prepare


July 15, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Document retention, Latest News & Views

When the feds said their new immigration strategy was to crack down on employers’ hiring and record-keeping practices, they weren’t kidding.

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‘Want a job? What’s your Facebook password?’


July 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Online recruiting, Special Report

Online recruiting

This employer’s taken the concept of online background checks to a new level.

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Lighter side: Employee pays back stolen money … by stealing again


June 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Another example of why background checks can never be too thorough:

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I-9 form expired — but don’t toss it yet


June 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Document retention, Special Report

If you look closely at the upper right-hand corner of the Form I-9, you’ll see it’s supposed to expire today. What should you do now?

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Verifying SSNs: New system may not be worth the trouble


June 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The Social Security Administration has unveiled a new method for verifying hires’ social security numbers. Will it make HR’s life any easier?

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E-Verify rule delayed yet again


June 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Ready for the feds’ E-Verify mandate that’s supposed to take effect at the end of this month? If not, don’t worry about it.

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Alternative to Form I-9 proposed


May 14, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

A new bill that would create an alternative to the E-Verify electronic employment verification system has been introduced to the House of Representatives.

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Obama postpones E-Verify rule again


May 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

A federal rule requiring many employers to use E-Verify has been pushed back yet again.

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State sued over E-Verify reg


April 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Another state rule regulating use of the federal E-Verify system has been challenged in court.

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