January 29, 2010

Common Hiring Mistakes Revealed in Employment Lawsuits

Many organizations find themselves embroiled in costly employment lawsuits that could have been avoided had the proper background screening program been in place. Recent research of personnel files of plaintiffs compiled by Tiffanny Brosnan, partner at Snell & Wilmer LLP, reveals common tactics used by applicants to hide information from employers during the background check and provides key tips on how to help avoid hiring a future plaintiff. Scrutinizing the employment application is a good place to start in confirming the information ...


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January 25, 2010

Medical Manufacturer Tunes Up for Ramp Up

Facing a major hiring ramp-up, a manufacturer of medical devices made what it thought was a smart decision and implemented an employee screening solution. The vendor they had selected was purchased by another company, and the cost of a typical report doubled. Furthermore, the system did not provide the compliance information, motor vehicle reports, or other reports the company needed in a timely manner. Being an industry leader, the company demanded an industry-leading background screening solution. “We had a seven-page application tha...


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January 18, 2010

3 "Need to Knows" on Negligent Hiring

Most of us have seen the news headlines—numerous cases of workplace violence which could have been prevented with a simple background check that would have revealed an applicant’s dangerous past. In addition to the harm caused to the victim, these incidents often result in multimillion-dollar judgments against the employer for negligent hiring, severely damage the brand, and lead to decreased employee morale. But there are risks beyond what we typically think of in a negligent hiring case. Here are three issues to consider in mitigatin...


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