In a landmark Supreme Court case ruling on January 19, 2011, the United States Supreme Court ruled against a group of government contract workers who filed suit to keep NASA from accessing and requiring personal information about them which was not required at the time of hire. The case, NASA vs. NELSON, argued in October […]
Don’t forget about the upcoming webinar on Wednesday! The presenters will be our very own Kevin Connell CEO of AccuScreen and guest Mike Sankey CEO of BRB Publications. This is one webinar you will not want to miss. For more information click here.
Employers using social or professional networking sites need to use care to avoid attaining and using information in a discriminatory way. Employers need to ensure that they don’t break privacy laws and make sure the information obtained is accurate.
Types of social and professional networking sites available
Some of the most popular are social and professional networking […]
Tampa Bay Fox News invited Kevin Connell CEO and Founder of AccuScreen, to discuss the latest settlement involving Facebook. This settlement that was reached on Monday involving Facebook is expected to set an important precedent for future fights between employers and employees.
Watch the interview below and tell us what you think about companies […]
Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified
Background screening services expert Kevin Connell and public records guru Mike Sankey to dissect common myths about gathering public information as part of employment screening.
TAMPA, FL — On February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm EST, two experts will cohost a complimentary webinar on the importance of using a background check service to […]
Startling report from CNN Money about drug use in the workplace. Do you have a drug policy set in place for all employees? Creating a safe workplace environment is one of our biggest goals at AccuScreen.com. Here are some drug screening guidelines for employers. Also, read below the startling report done by CNN Money. […]
UPDATE as of 1/2/2011 : We are still under a Winter Alert. The courts in many areas of the midwest are closed. If you have questions – please call call Sue Marriott 800-689-2228 EXT #1100
The winter storms we are experiencing are wreaking havoc on background checks. The weather is causing courts & schools […]
Conducting criminal background checks has become very important in the hiring process, especially with the current emphasis on security and safety we are experiencing around the world. Pre-employment screening is designed to help employers decide who NOT to hire. A criminal record investigation can help employers prevent the statistical certainty that a person […]
There are many instances when an employer may not be expected to look into a new hire’s criminal background. For instance, a hotel groundskeeper who has no direct access to guest rooms may be subject to different hiring requirements than cleaning personnel who may have keys and direct access to each room. It […]
What are “diploma mills”?
A diploma mill or degree mill is an organization that awards academic diplomas with substandard or no academic study at all. These diplomas are not recognized by accrediting bodies. All that is required to get a diploma from a diploma mill is a valid credit card. There are no […]
Join us for a Webinar on January 18
In a complimentary webinar hosted January 18th 2011 at 1:00pm EST, employment background screening services expert Kevin Connell and private investigator Michele Stuart will be discussing what you need to know about protecting your business and yourself online.
The Webinar Presenter will :
* Discuss Protecting Yourself & […]
