Tag: FCRA
Employers Beware: Not All Companies Vet Their Background Checks (You Can End Up Getting Sued)
Example #2 :: Link This topic comes up more and more as FCRA lawsuits have been increasingly growing over just the last year. We wanted to inform our readers about the reasons for using a background check company that does not use a dispute as the vetting process. This will be an ongoing article to where we will add instances where people used a…
Serial Plaintiff Uses FCRA To Threaten Employers, Earns $230,000 in Settlements
This is something straight out of an employer’s worst nightmare. Imagine someone applies for a job which has been advertised. However, this person is actually not interested in the job. All they want is for the employer to commit the tiniest legal violation when running background checks. As soon as this happens, they threaten a class action lawsuit and extort thousands of dollars in…
Employers Beware: Not All Companies Vet Their Background Checks (You Can End Up Getting Sued)
This topic comes up more and more as FCRA lawsuits have been increasingly growing over just the last year. We wanted to inform our readers about the reasons for using a background check company that does not use a dispute as the vetting process. This will be an ongoing article to where we will add instances where people used a background check company that…
Comments For Context: Toppling Barriers To Fair Chance Hiring
GoodHire Comments For Context eases fair chance hiring and EEOC compliance by letting people with criminal records add context to background checks.
AutoZone Hit With Background Screening Class Action
AutoZone is the latest company to be inducted into the FCRA class action club. The company was hit for alleged violations of state and federal law in its background checks.
How Well Do You Know Your Employment Laws? [Quiz]
Calling all HR managers: how well do you understand employment laws? Whether you are responsible for conducting background checks or not, understanding the latest updates in employment legislation protects your company from legal liabilities while creating a smoother hiring process. After you take this quiz, youâll be one step closer to revolutionizing the way your company conducts job interviews, screens employees, and hires job…
GoodHire Milestones: New Office, New Faces, and New Stories
On December 19, 2012, GoodHire was born. Like many young startups in the Silicon Valley, GoodHire started with a simple concept: to improve the lives of hiring managers and business owners across the country. Fast forward to today. Both the GoodHire product and team have matured. Weâve expanded our offerings, served our customers with dedication. Weâve come a long way in a short time!…
7 Reasons Why Diversity Is the Secret Key to Success
One of the biggest revelations from the recent Donald Sterling case is that our society values, protects, and encourages diversity. Extending beyond just the sports community, institutions of all types have begun to rethink diversity in their organizations. Hiring managers know that the employer is responsible for preventing discrimination as outlined by the FCRA and EEOC and Civil Rights Act of 1964, especially when…
BTW: 411 on 420: Marijuana, Drug Testing, and the Workplace
This compliance resource has been crafted by our VP of Compliance and General Counsel, Angela Preston, and is a must-read for HR and security professionals.
6 Ways GoodHire’s New Resource Will End Your Employee Screening Woes
GoodHire is excited to announce its first official publication: The Complete Employerâs Guide to Background Checks and Reports. This free 40-page eBook provides in-depth information about the most common background checks that your business should consider when screening employees. The eBook also provides a step-by-step walk-through to ensure legal compliance with FCRA regulations throughout your hiring process. If itâs your first time running a…
The Ultimate FCRA Compliance Factsheet
Calling all HR individuals: at GoodHire, we understand you. We know your likes, dislikes, needs, and wants. You have more items on your to-do list than can be completed in typical workday. Your role requires superhero powers to solve your companyâs daily issues. But you can depend on us. To help you excel at your job, weâll provide all the answers to your complex…
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