Ban on Inquiring About Salary History

Ban on Inquiring About Salary History

To address gender disparity related to pay, several states and local governments have prohibited employers asking candidate and their employers about their salary history. California Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from requesting salary history.  Additionally, California employers must provide the range salary of an open position when requested by candidates. Connecticut Public Act No….

I-9 and E-verify solutions

I-9 and E-verify solutions

Our SmartHire I-9 and E-verify offering smartly satisfies the various U.S. Citizenship and Immigrant Services (USCIS) requirements in relation to creating, signing, collecting and retaining Form I-9 electronically. Our workflow offers tools to help reduce errors and promote compliance. Our system greatly improves the accuracy of Form I-9 completion. Additionally, it comes with a full…

Colorado | Ban The Box

Colorado | Ban The Box

Colorado Ban the Box will go into effect on September 1, 2019 so it’s a good time for Colorado employers to review employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with the new law.  Monitoring compliance with this regulation will be the responsibility of the Colorado Department of Labor and violations can result in monetary penalties. …

Background Checks and Their Critical Importance for Business Success

Background Checks and Their Critical Importance for Business Success

Because a business’s value has a basis on the individuals with whom it associates, it’s of critical importance to have processes for efficient background screenings in place for weeding out candidates who potentially could become detrimental to the interests of the organization. Regardless of the circumstances or whether or not its fair, the unfortunate reality…

Why Background Checks are a Sound Investment

Why Background Checks are a Sound Investment

There’s a considerable cost for making a bad hire, and according to the estimates of some studies, on average, bad hires cost approximately $17,000. Therefore, when most businesses conduct background checks, it’s a sound investment. Not only can background checks verify criminal records, but they’re also useful for confirming credit, educational records, and employment. Eighty-two…

What Should HR Do if a Resume Isn’t Truthful?

What Should HR Do if a Resume Isn’t Truthful?

When you consult with most recruiters regarding the percentage of resumes crossing their desk with at least one containing untruthful information, you’ll be surprised with the results – unless you’re a recruiter, of course. Because resumes containing exaggerations and lies have become commonplace, it’s difficult to find them without embellishments. There’s a proliferation of surveys…

How to Spot Lies in Job Interviews

How to Spot Lies in Job Interviews

Employers – have you ever wondered if you’ve hired a job candidate who has lied on their resume? Well, guess what: chances are you have. In HireRight’s latest Employment Screening Benchmark Report, a staggering 85 percent of hiring managers report having found misrepresentations or outright lies on job applications and resumes – even at the…

Background Check Myths

Background Check Myths

Background checks and the laws surrounding them can sometimes be confusing for employers, as federal, state, and local laws may prohibit the use of certain information or require certain processes when using the information. To make sure that you understand fair hiring practices relating to background checks, read the truth about three common background check myths….

Consent Based Social Security Number Verification
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Consent Based Social Security Number Verification

One of the best methods for validating personal identifiers. Consent-based social security number verification (CBSV) is one of the best methods for validating personal identifiers. CBSV is a fee and consent-based validation service that is administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Typically, this verification is used by companies that provide banking and mortgage services,…