Employment reference checking

First edition, March 2011

It is critical to know whom you are hiring. Checking employment references can be an essential part of the hiring process. The 64-page guide provides you with straightforward explanations of what you need to know and do when checking an applicant’s references and providing post-employment references. The guide will help you to get a better understanding of the following:

• Types of reference screening practices
• Why one practice should be selected over the others
• Why using a third party could put you at greater risk for liability, if personal data is compromised
• Which candidates are appropriate targets for background checks
• What you must tell your candidates before and after the search
• Types of information you can legally request from applicants and current employees
• Best practices for conducting employment verifications, educational verifications, credit checks, criminal record checks and motor vehicle record checks
• How to use social networking websites when conducting background screenings and how to use caution when doing so
• The types of blanket policy statements concerning workers’ credit-worthiness to avoid

Please review the Table of Contents for complete information and detailed list of resources.

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