Sleuthing 101: Background Checks and the Law [Paperback]

Barry J. Nadell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

"Sleuthing 101, Background Checks and The Law" is the only book of its kind devoted solely to background screening. In today’s society, background screening has become one of the hottest topics and this is the book every employer in the U.S. must have in order to protect themselves from the pitfalls of making a bad hire.

Sleuthing 101, Background Checks and the Law…
• Answers the question "Why should we conduct employment background checks?"
• Explains the risks of negligent hiring liability
• Provides explanations of various background checks
• Recommends tips for creating the perfect employment application to protect your company

What you need to know about Federal Law, State Law and More
• FCRA Disclosure Requirements
• How to Legally Use Negative Information
• Complying with the EEOC
• Adverse Action Requirements
• New Workplace Investigations Legislation
• State Background Screening Laws Explained
• Drug Testing Laws of Every State
• Special Section on State Legislation in the Home Healthcare Industry

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An excellent resource for every company, especially any manager, security officer, owner or human resource professional." -- Arthur F. Silbergeld, Esq., Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP

"Every employer must protect themselves. Sleuthing 101 is extremely useful as a guide on the laws surrounding background screening." -- Jeff Williams, Staffing Manager, Public Storage Corporation

"Everything you need to know in one easy to understand format providing a guiding hand for your hiring practices." -- Paul Falcone, Author, Instructor and Internationally Recognized Speaker on Human Resources Issues

About the Author

Author Barry J. Nadell is President of InfoLink Screening Services, a national provider of employment background checks, drug testing and physical exams. Mr. Nadell is a founding member and on the board of directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) and the Association of Consumer Reporting Agencies (ACRA). As an established industry expert on the legal issues of background screening, Mr. Nadell speaks nationally on the subject and has been a featured speaker at the national conventions for the Society for Human Resources Management, National Human Resource Association, Professionals in Human Resources Association, American Society for Industrial Security, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, and many other organizations. Mr. Nadell has written several articles for industry magazines, been featured on television programs, including The Bloomberg Report and ABC News with Peter Jennings, and interviewed on more than one hundred live talk radio shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 163 pages
• Publisher: Barry J. Nadell (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975937200
• ISBN-13: 978-0975937204
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)