If you find information online about a job candidate, how do you know it’s not just someone with the same name as your recruit?
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Tags: Google, Lauren Bernat, Nintendo, Wii, YouTube
Just as rules requiring employers to use the federal government’s E-Verify system were gaining steam, a House of Representatives committee has voted against continuing the program.
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Tags: e-verify, House Appropriations Committee, House Judiciary Committee
Several states already require companies to use the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system for new hires. Now the rules are going nationwide.
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Tags: Bush, contracts, e-verify, government
Right now, seven states require some or all employers to use the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of new hires. Many more have legislation on the way.
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These days, HR can use the Internet to learn a lot about potential hires before they even come in to interview. But the big question on everybody’s mind: Is it legal?
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Tags: background checks, facebook profiles, Googling job candidates, job applicants, legal hiring
The waters of employee background checks are tricky to navigate. Shifting rules and regs make it hard to know what you can and can’t use to help you hire the best people. On top of that, there’s a flood of vendors out there offering solutions. Turns out, one of them wants to help you sort the mess out.
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