“California’s lax system of credentialing drug and alcohol counselors has allowed convicted sex offenders, embezzlers and people with their own substance-abuse problems to work with vulnerable clients, according to a new report from the state Senate’s oversight office. With demand for treatment services expected to grow as the federal health care law takes effect, Monday’s…
“The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s current enforcement priorities include eliminating hiring barriers, exploring emerging workplace issues, and examining employer compensation practices, EEOC Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic said at an April 24 conference. Lipnic said EEOC established these priorities and others in its FY 2013-2016 strategic enforcement plan, which commissioners approved 3-1 in December 2012 (30…
On July 1, 2013, the State of Colorado will be the 9th state to restrict an employer’s right to use credit reports when making employment related decisions. Should an employer wish to procure a credit report for employment related purposes, it must be “substantially related to the employee’s current or potential job.” The statute defines…
State Rep. Mark Pafford, D-West Palm Beach, has introduced a bill in the legislature that will require all summer camps to be licensed by the state and which will mandate criminal background checks for camp counselors. Pafford said he decided to introduce the bill after he read a series of stories last year in The…
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently extended the reach of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) to the mobile industry by means of a consent order, settling its complaint that alleged Respondents Filiquarian Publishing LLC and Choice Level LLC (as well as the sole owner and corporate officer of the Respondents in his individual capacity)…
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is giving the Defense Department and the military services until Jan. 21 to review the backgrounds of all employees who have contact with children in department programs and to report back in writing. Panetta’s memo follows revelations that at least 31 people were suspended from two Army day care centers at…
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered a review of hiring practices at all military child care centers, after potential problems with security background investigations were identified at the Fort Myer, Va., child development center. Panetta’s announcement followed news the Army is investigating hiring practices at all of its child development centers worldwide. The investigation was…
Unless an exception applies, New York General Business Law § 399-ddd, effective Dec. 12, 2012, mandates that most employers in New York refrain from requiring that employees disclose their full or partial social security numbers, and from denying to employees “any service, privilege or right†due to nondisclosure. Two statutory exceptions are potentially quite broad,…
Senator Robert Menendez said he did not know an 18-year-old intern at his office was a sex offender and illegal immigrant until news broke of the intern’s arrest this afternoon.”I just heard … ” Menendez said on MSNBC during a prescheduled interview to discuss immigration reform. The Associated Press reported that federal authorities on Dec. 6 arrested…
NAPBS Offers Tips for Screening Job Candidates in 2013 Accuracy in employee background screening is critical in today’s business environment Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2012) – As employers begin to plan business strategies for the upcoming year, there is no question that personnel needs will be high on their to-do lists. To help business owners…
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