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| BACKGROUND CHECKS *************************************************** Background checks: The act of an employer or other organization searching and applicants past history of employment, credit, criminal, medical or military to determine integrity and future value of said applicant. (definition by LUF) *************************************************** Also see: Blacklisting / Defamation In Employment / Ethics / Good Old Boys Club / Employers References / Privacy At Work / Employee Manuals |
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| (LUF Note: Considering the publishing date this article can give a new definition to paranoia. With the advances in technology sine 1992 makes the prospects even scarier.) * THEY KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU Here's a scary thought. There is technology in place right now that opens virtually every aspect of your life to scrutiny by your employer. The jargon in the academic world that describes this workplace phenomenon is "panoptic power" -- the ability to see Here's how it works. Armed with common employment-application information (name, address, phone number, Social Security number), employers and prospective employers can ferret out practically anything they want to know about you. And they can do it with out your knowing or without your permission. In fact, they may not want you to know. injuredworker.org |
| (LUF Note: A good article to get started with. Opens new avenues to self protection at work.) * Employment Background Check If you leave your job under less than desirable circumstances, can your ex-employer reveal it during employment background checks? About.com |
| (LUF Note: This is an excellent article for those employees who think or believe that the employer or prospective employer has abused or miss used your credit report. Take every effort to protect yourself and your credit history.) * Background Check Credit Report Is it legal for U.S. employers to check my credit report as part of my employment background check? About.com |
| (LUF Note: Another excellent article form About.com. The advise given hear should be kept close at hand, you never know when idle chatter will end up in the employers ear or of the out come of their learning something privet about you.) * TO MUCH INFORMATION Do you discuss personal matters with your co-workers? It's kind of hard not to. After all, these are the people with whom you spend at least eight hours a day, five days a week. You're practically living with them -- you spend more time with your co-workers than you do with your own family. If you don't talk to them you may lose your mind. About.com |
| (LUF Note: Even though Labor Under Fire is considered an employee web site, it is good to be able to see over the fence into the employer's playground. Privacy can be a bad thing with the wrong motive.) * Giving Recommendations For Former Employees By Ralph S. Curtis Employers are often concerned about giving references for former employees. A recent California Supreme Court case showed why it may be best for employers to decline to give references and to only confirm a former employee's position, salary and dates of employment. Giving Recommendations |
| "It is not a matter of right or wrong, it is not a matter of moral or immoral but a matter of manipulation". Feb. 11, 2003 By Anthony M. Streckfuss |
| (LUF Note: Very general in content but does open the eyes to other questions that could bring into view a former employer's motive and trustworthiness.) * * ** GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATING REFERENCES Q&A Then main risk associated with giving references is that the employer may end up defending a defamation claim. For example, statements that adversely reflect on an employee's abilities or character are defamatory. Employers have a "qualified privilege" to communicate defamatory information if the statements: References Q&A |
| (LUF Note: Not worth reading unless you want an idea of background check cost.) ** TIRED OF LYING, CHEATING JOB APPLICANTS, EMPLOYERS ARE CALLING IN THE DETECTIVES By Donna Hemmila Feb. 27 to Mar. 5, 1998 There's a thin line between putting a best foot forward and outright lying about academic and career achievements. In the frenzy of a job search, apparently many eager applicants are willing to skip over that line. Employment specialists estimate that anywhere from 25 percent to 80 percent of resumes harbor some degree of embellishment. But that little white - or big fat - lie on a resume or application from won't go undetected these days, thanks to the growing use of background screening. esrcheck.com |
| (LUF Note: Hear are the A to Z's of the employee's need to see what their employer or prospective employer see. Are they telling the truth or lying about you on the back background check inquires.) * *** Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker's Guide December 1994 Revised April 2003 Why does an employer conduct background checks? Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information gathered by the employer in a background check. Employers use them to verify the accuracy of information provided by jobseekers. Background reports may also uncover information left out of the application or interview. Today, more employers are being sued for "negligent hiring" for not checking carefully enough into the background of a potential employee. If an employee's action hurts someone, the employer may be liable. That is one reason more background checks are being conducted. The "information age" also accounts for the increase in background checks -- the availability of computer databases containing millions of records of personal data. As the cost of searching these sources drops, employers are finding it more feasible to conduct background checks. privacyrights.org |
| (LUF NOTE: Hear are the does and don'ts of the employer background procedures. The employee can learn how to protect themselves by getting a head of the game.) * EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS CAN BACKFIRE By James M. Gray & James Landon October 30, 1998 Selecting the right employee is one of the most important decisions a company can make. Long-term success depends on hiring quality employees. Additionally, the failure to properly inquire into an applicant's background can expose an employer to a negligent hiring claim. As such, employee background checks increasingly are becoming an important tool employers use in making employment decisions. BusinessJournal |
| (LUF Note: An article written in the wake of 9/11 and gives justice, if not blindly, to the mediate nee to perform stronger background checks.) * CONDUCTING LAWFUL AND EFFECTIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS In the wake of the recent tragedy, many employers are evaluating ways to make their work environments safer for employees. To help avoid the risk of workplace violence, employers should consider taking the following steps checking the criminal records, credit history and character of all applicants and employees asking probing questions of applicants and employees during the interview process and on job applications and confirming that the information provided by applicants and employees is accurate. SchwartzHannumPC |
| (LUF Note: In this instance it is agreed without a doubt that background checks are needed, as stated in the 1950's, "one bad apple spoils the hole batch." Just a case of a crook causing inconvience for all.) * *** BACKGROUND CHECKS IN THE NEWS BACKGROUND CHECKS DONE ON UNITED WAY WORKERS By Christina Hall August 11, 2000 Background checks have been performed on all employees of United Way of Greater Toledo and will be conducted on all future hires as a result of the recently disclosed theft of nearly $300,000 in donor funds. The FBI is investigating a former female United Way employee, who had access to checks coming into the agency, in connection with the stolen funds. BackgroundChecks |
| (LUF Note: Hear you will see were ethics and morals are through out the window for vengeful motives. All employees need to be ware.) * WILLAS SHAW EXPRESS BLACK BALLING DIRT BAGS MISTREATS AND ABUSES YOUNG TRUCKER, ELM SPRINGS INTERNET CONSUMER SUGGESTION ..WILLIS SHAW I drove a truck for Willis Shaw for 10 months. I turned over a trailer and I was fired at the end of March 2002. Since then I have applied for numerous jobs, both driving and non driving and no one will hire me and they refuse to tell me why. Before I started driving I never had any trouble getting a job. A couple of companies I worked for before I started driving for Willis Shaw told me that if ever I wanted to come back to come on back because I was a good worker. But now they won't even talk to me. ripoffreport.com |
| (LUF Note: Even though this article may be considered out of date the fundamentals still remain, the stats. may be old but the message is clear.) * Blacklisted: Preventing References From Derailing Your Job Search By Don D. Sessions Very few employers would consider hiring you unless they check your past references first. Employers are very concerned about the likelihood of potential litigation and costs if a new employee does not perform as hoped. The very slightest possibility of a problem is enough to destroy your chances for employment. job-law.com |
| (LUF Note: This is the wake up call. An excellent report showing a former employee taking the initiative to investigate himself through a background checking service and the out come.) * *** BLACKBALLED: A PERSONAL DRC EXPERIENCE After working for the San Mateo county Sheriff's Office Forensic laboratory, I was unemployed for six months before deciding to attend business school at a cost of between $20 - 25,000. It is now seven months after graduation and I am still unable to find gainful employment. In total, I have been effectively unemployed for almost three and a half years. I ask that a reference check be performed (using documented reference Check, see Employee University) as I neared graduation last December. Unfortunately, I did not receive the results until three to four months later and so was unable to take preventative measures. bullyinginstitue.org |
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| ************************************************* How the following stories and articles rate by LUF: * A must read for the employee easy to understand and read ** Helpful but needs something more *** You will have to reread to follow **** This will puts you to sleep, dry boring ***** Time to go to college ************************************************* |