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Security offences bar port workers
MORE than 120 people have been denied permission to work on Australia’s docks since the beginning of last year because of serious concerns about their criminal or security histories.
Tha Australian | Paul Maley | October 03, 2008 |
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Protecting your business from theft
In most cases, employee theft goes undetected until it’s too late, he adds, noting that nearly one-third of U.S. business bankruptcies are caused by employee theft
newsday.com | Jamei Herzlich | September 29, 2008 |
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More schools using checks
UCF looks at some applicants, not all
CentralFloridaFuture.com | Stefanie Kuncman | 9/19/08 |
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NSW needs doctor screening laws: Libs
The arrest of former doctor Graeme Reeves in Sydney on Wednesday has reignited opposition calls for background checks to be made a legal requirement for all doctors seeking work in NSW hospitals
theage.com.au | September 10, 2008 - 5:48PM |
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County suspends clinic workers
The workers were found to have histories of serious criminal offenses or to have lied about their records.
tLos Angeles Times | Garret Therolf | July 16, 2008 |
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Background checks: how far can bosses go?
A word of warning to employers about doing criminal background checks on their workers
KUSA | Jack Maher |
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AG’s Office Investigating Diploma Mill
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced Thursday that the Office of Attorney General is currently reviewing information related to more than 135 Pennsylvania residents recently identified as part of a federal investigation into an Internet scheme to sell thousands of bogus high school and university degrees.
gantdaily.com | August 14th, 2008 |
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AG’s Office Investigating Diploma Mill
Inland Networks "was not aware of the employee’s pending DUI and shoplifting charges" that were reported in the Daily Record.
kvnews.com | Chelsea Krotzer | Saturday August 9, 2008 4:28am pdt |
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Two Investigations Launched Into Hypnosis Centers
State officials have launched investigations into the business practices of the two Positive Changes franchises in Connecticut that falsely claimed they had licensed hypnotists and a psychologist on staff.
courant.com | George Gombassy | August 10, 2008 |
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In this case, the doctor is no longer in
Authorities contended that the bogus degrees could be used to circumvent U.S. immigration laws and to help the degree-holders win promotions and pay raises in government jobs.
baltimoresun.com | Justin Fenton | August 6, 2008 |
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Katy Community Reacts To Arrest Of Morton HS Teacher
The arrest of former Morton Ranch High math teacher Virginia Cammack for having sex with a student has some Katy area residents asking whether teachers should receive greater screening before being hired, while others are praising the district for its quick action in the case.
fortbendnow.com | John Pape |
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Gill South: CV cheats beware: Prospective employers could be watching
In a tight labour market, it can be tempting to hire someone who can start as soon as possible, without doing a thorough check of their references, says Peter Sherwin, New Zealand spokesman for Grant Thornton
The New Zealand Herald | Gill South | 4:00AM Saturday June 21, 2008 |
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GMotor Carrier Broker Liable for Negligent Hiring of Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Virginia law recognizes a claim for the negligent hiring of an employee or an independent contractor.
InjuryBoard.com | Michael Phelan | June 18, 2008 - 11:36 PM |
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Charter school warned
EDUCATION: LBUSD says academy for at-risk children must rein in its costs or face closure
Press-Telegram | Kevin Butler | 06/18/2008 11:00:17 PM PDT |
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Smith County Commissioners Considering Tighter Hiring Policies
In the aftermath of the news that two Smith County road and bridge employees being investigated for theft had a criminal history, commissioners are now considering tightening their hiring policies.
KLTV.com | Tyler | 06/16/08 |
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Overachievement Without Achievement
Many candidates lie on applications because they don’t think they’ll get caught.
Forbes.com | Klaus Kneale | 06.11.08, 6:50 PM ET |
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Schools battling illegal workers
District officials cite changes to Jessica Lunsford Act
NewsHerald.com | S. Brady Calhoun | June 7, 2008 -10:15PM |
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Don‘t get caught out like Sir Alan when hiring your next apprentice
Research shows that up to 25% of jobseekers in the UK lie on their CVs to impress their prospective boss
OnRec.com | 06/06/2008 |
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On-job drug testing defended as deterrent
Transport officials, city politicians say public safety paramount as TTC considers screening practice
TheStar.com | Tess Kalinowski | Jun 06, 2008 04:30 AM |
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FBI: Some watch-list hits not reported
State and local police officers fail to notify federal authorities about encounters with possible terror suspects up to 10 times a day
USAToday | Kevin Johnson | 6/4/2008 |
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Survey shows Canadian retailers are taking necessary actions to combat theft: Retail Council of Canada, PricewaterhouseCoopers
With the growth of retail organized crime in the Canadian marketplace, the types of security measures being employed by retailers are also growing according to a new survey
CNW Telbac | June 3 |
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Omer Thomas‘ad opens up more questions than answers provided
Dateline: May 10, 2004. Extract from CBS News, presenter, Katie Couric. The report opens with: "They are safety engineers at nuclear power plants and biological weapons experts. They work at NATO headquarters, at the Pentagon and at nearly every other federal agency.
The Jamaica Observer | Mark Wignall | Sunday, June 1, 2008 |
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State Lags on School Background Checks
People with criminal histories have been able to work in area schools for several months because of delays in state managed-background checks of new hires
UticaOD.com | Rebecca Wolf | May 31, 2008 @ 7:26pm |
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Don‘t Settle for Shortcuts
Webster‘s Dictionary defines diploma mill as a usually unregulated institution of higher education granting degrees with few or no academic requirements.
redorbit.com | Tim Noble | Thursday, 22 May 2008, 03:00 CDT |
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Background Checks: What You Need to Know
With background screening now the norm, employers and employees should be aware of how checks are done and how to protect themselves
Business Week | Chad Terhune | May 29, 2008, 7:45PM EST |
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Assistant Arrested in Killing of Real Estate Agent
The News, citing unidentified sources, reported that Ms. Lowery had been arrested in December on misdemeanor charges of identity theft and petty larceny - and that Ms. Stein did not know about the arrest.
The New York Times | Sewell Chan | November 9, 2007, 12:40 pm |
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