ESR to Present on Utilizing Social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Blogs and Twitter for applicant screening

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ESR President Les Rosen will be presenting a webinar on May 1, 2009 on behalf of Intern Bridge called, “The Use of Search Engines and Social Networking Sites to Screen Candidates: Landmines and Pitfalls.” Job applicants have long used the internet to research employers. But now, employers are using the internet to research job applicants…

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Releases New Training DVD for Background Checks

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ESR has released a press release today announcing the release of a professionally produced 36 minute video re-enactment of portions of a negligent hiring trial. As the press release states,” The DVD of a negligent hiring trial, filmed in an actual courtroom, demonstrates opening statements, cross-examination of an HR professional, testimony from an expert witness,…

ESR to Attend NAPBS Meeting In St. Louis

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Employment Screening Resources (ESR) will be attending the annual meeting of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) in St. Louis in April, 2009.  ESR is proud to be a Founding Member of NAPBS.  ESR President Lester Rosen was the chairperson of the Steering committee that founded NAPBS and served as its first co-chair. …

Volunteers and Background Checks

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A news article mentioned that a hospital volunteer was publically stating that he  would no longer be volunteering because he was offended by the healthcare organization  requiring a background check on volunteers.    ESR believes that volunteering is about giving to others. When a medical organization request a background check, it is just a sign…

Ohio Case on Negligent Hiring Demonstrates that a Higher Risk Requires Greater Due Diligence

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  According to the April 7, 2009 The Chronicle-Telegram, published in Elyria, Ohio, a negligent hiring lawsuit was filed on behalf of a sleep clinic patient that was sexually molested by a staff member.  The article is at:  http://www.chroniclet.com/2009/04/07/roundup-april-7-2009/ According to the article, the technician is currently facing gross sexual imposition and sexual imposition charges for…

ESR Warns Employers about the Dangers of Screening Firms that use a Home Based Operator Network

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Employers should very carefully consider the dangers of using a screening firm that utilizes  a network of at home operators for domestic verifications.   Such a practice puts the employer at risk.  Do you want your job applicant’s personal and private information spread out in living rooms, kitchen tables and dorms across America, not to mention the…

New Form I-9 for Employers

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NOTICE (4/3/09) The USCIS has issued the latest and newest Form I-9 that employers should begin to use immediately. See the official USCIS version at: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf and for more information from USCIS, see>>>: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=31b3ab0a43b5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD ESR is pleased to offer a range of E-verify and Form I-9 services.  Also keep in mind that certain states now…