Archive for the ‘Employee Screening’ Category
How to Spot a Fake Diploma
July 10th, 2015 by Dodie
In May of 2012, it was reported that Yahoo’s CEO at the time, was fired due to the discovery by an outside Yahoo investor party that his supposed Computer Science degree had been faked before he added this specific job requirement to his resume. Though the CEO’s deceit is one that is high-profile, this case […]
Why Require a Drug Test
June 23rd, 2015 by Dodie
It’s difficult enough to find decent jobs nowadays, so there are probably good reasons why companies screen workers for drugs. Of the 23 states and District of Columbia that enacted medical marijuana laws, the circumstances surrounding drug testing are cloudy, “no pun intended.” People with specific disabilities can’t be prosecuted for using, possessing or cultivating […]
States Implementing the Fair Chance Ordinance
October 16th, 2014 by Dodie
The Fair Chance Ordinance (“Ban the Box” bill) was first started in the late 1990s. It’s purpose/goal is to have the box that asks if you have a criminal record removed from hiring applications. Doing so will allow ex-offenders to show their skills and what they bring to the table before they are asked about […]
The Impact of “Ban the Box”
October 13th, 2014 by Dodie
One little box strikes fear into the hearts of convicted criminals attempting to re-enter society. Many job and tenant applications include the ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question, “Have you been convicted of any criminal activity?” This simple inquiry can feel like a roadblock to successful re-entry for those that have been given their freedom. But, a […]
Getting with the VECHS Program
September 29th, 2014 by Dodie
What is the VECHS program? VECHS stands for Volunteer & Employee Criminal History Service, which is under the authority of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (DLE). It was organized in 1999 with the goal of giving organizations a way of screening job applicants whose criminal records may make them unsuitable for working with or […]
