Posts Tagged ‘negligent hiring’
Education Verification: What Employers and Landlords Should Check
March 21st, 2026 by Dodie Murphy
Recent 2025 industry data reveals that nearly 40% of applicants misrepresent their academic history to secure higher-paying roles. When a candidate…
The Comprehensive Guide to County Criminal Search: Accuracy in the Primary Source
March 13th, 2026 by Dodie Murphy
Nearly 43% of criminal records contain errors or missing final dispositions when they’re pulled from secondary, instant databases. You understand…
Professional Background Checks: What They Include and How They Work
March 9th, 2026 by Dodie Murphy
According to a 2025 analysis by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), negligent hiring lawsuits resulted in an average settlement…
States Implementing the Fair Chance Ordinance
October 16th, 2014 by Dodie Murphy
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 Murphy
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 […]
