Summer is here, time for fun! But if you employ personnel for children’s summer day or overnight camps, swim clubs, play centers, arcades, or other places kids frequent, you must do thorough background checks on those employees (and volunteers). Personnel like lifeguards, camp counselors, nurses, drivers, and others are responsible for children while they’re away […]
New gambling casinos are popping up everywhere, especially in Massachusetts! That means hundreds of new jobs and a boost to the economy. But casino owners and management, even more so than other businesses, need to be aware of whom they are hiring. There is much money changing hands and therefore the risk of theft and […]
Uber and Lyft drivers, truck drivers, delivery drivers, elderly transporters, chauffeur/limo/bus drivers—whether employees or subcontractors—all need an extensive and professional pre-employment background check. This will ensure the safety of the driver, their passengers, and your company. With regard to your company, huge lawsuits and even company shutdown are possible if you do not do your […]
More than 8 million people are working illegally in the United States and that number is on the rise. Employers must be on their guard not to hire illegal aliens or face dire consequences in the form of penalties, business shutdown, and/or prison time. But those who want to work in the U.S. illegally are […]
One might assume that hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare agencies do a thorough job of screening employees who will work for them, especially those employees who will care for patients. Most states require background checks for these jobs, and there are even federal requirements for some, e.g., home health aides. Medical facilities want to […]
It’s not just about good food and comfy lodging. The hospitality industry is dependent upon good staff and excellent service. Employees handle money, serve alcoholic drinks, enter guest rooms, and represent the company’s brand of respectful service to guests. But because of their transient nature and high turnover, restaurants and hotels have high rates of […]
’Tis the season to be jolly, but not necessarily for retailers. Right through to February, retailers take on extra employees for holiday sales and returns, and not all are ideal. Some are actually thieves ready to pounce on your profits or steal your customers’ identities. U.S. Retail Workers Are No. 1 in Employee Theft According […]
As most of you realize, it is becoming increasingly more important to screen employees before they are hired to safeguard your business from theft, sexual harassment, drug and alcohol abuse, data fraud/loss, and violence. Whether you are head of HR, a business owner, a restaurant, retail shop, medical facility, hotel, transportation company, car dealership, or […]
From time to time I’ve touched on the legal implications of certain hiring practice. In that vein, I’ve often mentioned federal statutes HR people need to be aware of. This time around, we’ll talk about one of the federal agencies that enforce these laws: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Better yet, we’ll look at […]