The safe hiring manual : the complete guide to employment screening background checks for employers, recruiters, and job seekers

Rosen, Lester S., (author.).

Summary:

A complete guide to creating a legal and effective safe hiring program.

Record details

ISBN: 1889150630
ISBN: 9781889150635
Physical Description: xiv, 826 pages ; 24 cm
Edition: Revised 3rd edition.
Publisher: Tempe, AZ : Facts On Demand Press, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Establishing a safe hiring program -- Discrimination and privacy -- The application and interview process -- The reference checking process -- The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) -- State laws affecting employment screening -- Implementing the pre-employment screening process -- A criminal record primer -- Where and how employers legally obtain accurate and relevant criminal records -- The legal and non-discriminatory use of criminal records in safe hiring -- Credit reports and Social Security Number traces -- Education and credentials verifications -- Other background screening tools for employers -- Social media background checks -- Drug testing in the U.S. -- Key procedures after-the-hire -- International background checks -- Screening essential non-employees -- Workplace violence -- Additional issues and trends for employers -- Dealing with fraud, embezzlement, and integrity -- Identity and data and privacy protection -- Job seeker questions and concerns about background checks.