The New York City Commission on Human Rights recently released new guidance called the Legal Enforcement Guidance on the Fair Chance Act and Employment Discrimination based on Criminal History. The new guidance clarifies a few points that employers need to note when using criminal background checks to hire employees in New York City. Here’s what
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Background Checks | First Contact HR - Part 5
Social Media Background Screenings – Benefits and Risks
When sifting through applications and deciding who to invite for an interview, many employers check out applicants’ social media profiles beforehand. Most candidates are pre-checked before they receive a job offer. Complete criminal background investigations, employment and education verifications, and credit reports are widespread when hiring a new candidate. Still, many companies look into social
The Practical Purposes of FBI Fingerprinting
Employment background checks are commonplace in millions of businesses across the country. However, FBI fingerprinting background checks aren’t as standard as you may think. Most employers are restricted from the use of obtaining FBI criminal records for employment decision purposes. Generally, FBI criminal records are more commonly used by US governmental agencies for various purposes,
Why You Shouldn’t Hire a Nanny Without a Background Check
The pandemic has forced many working parents and guardians in the U.S. to redirect their time to taking care of their children at home. Many childcare centers shut down, limited staff and customers, and have raised prices. As a result, many families are left with limited childcare options and are hiring help without pursuing typical
Employment Background Checks and Evolving Ban-the-Box Laws
Many people are aware that ex-offenders have a tough time gaining lawful employment at most companies in the United States. It is even more challenging when employers fail to exercise sound judgment and treat all criminal records the same whether a crime was committed long ago or recently, or review whether the conviction is related
June 25, 2021
The Importance of Employment Background Checks During and Post the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered the way billions of businesses have operated across the globe. Now more than ever, businesses must find new ways to pivot and generate revenue, maintain customers, maintain appropriate workforce levels while reducing new risks associated with fraud, theft, and cybersecurity that impact their customers, suppliers, and employees. To mitigate
April 3, 2020
8 Ways to Support Local Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Local small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in many communities across the nation, businesses were forced to close their doors temporarily. As a result, they are facing uncertainty for the foreseeable future. Some businesses are downsizing by laying off staff, as they can no longer afford to pay their employees.
June 12, 2019
FCHR Featured on ‘Top 10’ List for Pre-Employment Background Screening
First Contact HR was recently featured on HR Tech Outlook’s recent “Top 10 Pre-Employment Background Screening Companies” list in the consulting service company category. Scroll down to read the feature. First Contact HR Accurate and Reliable Employee Background Check in 48 Hours An HR manager—an apposite advocate of employees—is considered to be a trustworthy, ethical,
April 4, 2019
The Shocking Revelation of an HR Manager Gone Rogue
The job title of human resource manager is generally synonymous with terms like trustworthy, ethical, fair, credible and an advocate for employees of an organization. It seems nearly inconceivable to associate human resource professionals with behaviors such as fraud and theft. For many organizations, trusting their HR staff to recruit, screen, and manage thorough human
March 19, 2018
Steps to Follow When Making an Adverse Employment Decision
On occasion, employers must make the difficult decision to withdraw a job offer or terminate employment based on the results of a background check report. As a best practice and to fully comply with local, state and federal laws, the following steps are recommended. Making an Adverse Employment Decision Determine whether the criminal record or