Oct 15, 2013 | Knowledge Base
What is the box and why are people trying to ban it? The “box” refers to the question on many job applications that asks applicants if they have ever been convicted of a crime or ever been incarcerated. The ban-the-box movement is a proposal, already implemented in...
Sep 18, 2013 | Knowledge Base
Pre-employment background checks are among the most valuable contributions to a company’s risk minimization strategy. According to a study, 53% of resumes contain falsifications and a reported 7% of job seekers have a felony background. The truth remains...
Sep 16, 2013 | Knowledge Base
Often, employers ask if an employee drug test is ever considered a consumer report and does it need to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To answer these questions, we consulted with four industry experts to get their opinion. Jackson Lewis Law Firm Our...
Sep 11, 2013 | Knowledge Base
Far too often, many casino HR departments implement casino background screening policies for new hires, and even existing staff. Beyond casino staff there is another threat that exists. Vendors, and their employees, have access to secure areas of your casino and,...
Sep 9, 2013 | Knowledge Base
Social media has grown to be an essential tool for brands—not only do Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube create opportunities to market products and services, but these platforms allow businesses to engage with their market; learn about their followers; market to their...
Sep 2, 2013 | Knowledge Base
In any industry, an unqualified hire can present significant risk to coworkers, clients, and the company. In the railroad industry, bad hires are responsible for equipment that can pose great danger to the public at large. Advanced background screening is viewed as...
Aug 20, 2013 | Knowledge Base
By now, nearly half of the states that comprise the U.S. have legalized medical marijuana use; however, cases like Coats v. Dish Network have proven that a medical marijuana ID card will not protect you from receiving the dreaded pink slip. Regardless of the specific...
Aug 13, 2013 | Knowledge Base
With each new day, there are even more opportunities for internal fraud to jeopardize your casino. To ensure security in the gaming industry, HR professionals must be proactive in identifying the applicants with questionable pasts—but there are services developed to...
