Social networking profiles more accurate than resumes?
Filed under: 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: Read more
Massive I-9 audits on the way: How to prepare
Filed under: 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. Read more
‘Want a job? What’s your Facebook password?’
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Online recruiting, Special Report

This employer’s taken the concept of online background checks to a new level. Read more
Lighter side: Employee pays back stolen money … by stealing again
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Another example of why background checks can never be too thorough: Read more
I-9 form expired — but don’t toss it yet
Filed under: 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? Read more
Verifying SSNs: New system may not be worth the trouble
Filed under: 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? Read more
E-Verify rule delayed yet again
Filed under: 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. Read more
Alternative to Form I-9 proposed
Filed under: 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. Read more
Obama postpones E-Verify rule again
Filed under: 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. Read more
State sued over E-Verify reg
Filed under: 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. Read more
