Author Mike Barnhart Posted on March 26, 2014October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

EEOC and FTC Offer Joint Tips on Use of Employment Background Checks

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on February 14, 2014October 26, 2022Categories LegalTags

Medicare Fraud Strike Force Set Record Numbers of Health Care Fraud Prosecutions

The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains as the strike force enters its eight year of fighting fraud against the government’s health care programs.

The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains as the strike force enters its eight year of fighting fraud against the government’s health care programs.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on January 23, 2014October 26, 2022Categories UncategorizedTags

6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2014

According to experts, there are many key information security trends to be on the lookout for in 2014, including new types of attacks, an increased mobile security threat and greater government pressure for standards compliance.

According to experts, there are many key information security trends to be on the lookout for in 2014, including new types of attacks, an increased mobile security threat and greater government pressure for standards compliance.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on January 17, 2014October 26, 2022Categories EducationTags

Lawmakers Call for College Student Background Checks

Under one of the first bills introduced during the 2012 legislation session, West Virginia colleges and universities would gain the power to conduct criminal background checks on both current and prospective students.

Under one of the first bills introduced during the 2012 legislation session, West Virginia colleges and universities would gain the power to conduct criminal background checks on both current and prospective students.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on November 27, 2013October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags

EEOC sues over criminal background checks

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Tuesday against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina over their use of criminal background checks to screen out job applicants or fire employees.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Tuesday against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina over their use of criminal background checks to screen out job applicants or fire employees.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on November 21, 2013October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags

How to Avoid Negligent Hiring – Best Practices and Legal Compliance in Background Checks

All employers have an obligation to exercise a reasonable duty of care in hiring. In addition, many organizations have a legal duty to not employ individuals with certain enumerated criminal records.

All employers have an obligation to exercise a reasonable duty of care in hiring. In addition, many organizations have a legal duty to not employ individuals with certain enumerated criminal records.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on November 15, 2013May 12, 2022Categories LegalTags

Mental health checks among NH gun control measures

New Hampshire’s strong Second Amendment support helped push a “Stand Your Ground” law over a governor’s veto, but a pair of bills limiting access to guns when mental health problems arise could test the state’s entrenched belief in unfettered gun rights.

New Hampshire’s strong Second Amendment support helped push a “Stand Your Ground” law over a governor’s veto, but a pair of bills limiting access to guns when mental health problems arise could test the state’s entrenched belief in unfettered gun rights.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on November 8, 2013October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags , , , , , , , , ,

Workplace Bullying in the NFL?

Bullying is an issue that happens far after a person’s school days are over. For some, workplace bullying is an everyday distress that affects their quality of work and even their life.

Bullying is an issue that happens far after a person’s school days are over. For some, workplace bullying is an everyday distress that affects their quality of work and even their life.