social media background checks
How to avoid employers and social media discrimination lawsuits
Social media sites are a great resource when you’re looking to recruit new hires. However, there is concern that the information one can glean from social media sites — such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, to name a few — can cause discriminatory actions to take place, such as a qualified candidate being passed over…
Read MoreMicro-lenders turn to social media when conducting credit checks
When you need a loan to purchase a car, house or other large investment, banks and credit unions run credit checks to learn your FICO credit score, and how risky an investment you might be. At that point, the bank or lending institution will determine whether you are worthy of receiving a loan, and at…
Read MoreBackground screening trends for the new year
credit checks and social media checks, we can expect the landscape of the background check process to look a little bit different this year. These are just a few of the top trends in background screening that you can expect in 2014, and what the implications are for your business. Increased Scrutiny on Cheap Commercial…
Read MoreSocial media screening down for new hires
introduced bills or passed laws outlawing these types of practices, particularly “shoulder surfing” and requesting passwords. While only about a quarter of companies utilize search engines (and even fewer use social media) for pre-employment screening, this does not mean that employers have stopped looking for information about a potential hire. The small percentage may be…
Read MoreLinkedIn keeping hackers at bay with two-step verification
Users of the professional social-networking site now have the option to add two-step verification to their accounts, which is designed to add another layer to the sign-in process when logging in from a new or unknown device. Those who opt in will have to enter their regular password, plus a numeric code that is sent to…
Read MoreFacebook Open Graph could prove controversial as employment screening tool
Facebook search has long been an issue among its users, with other social networks like Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ providing much better search functionality. Many are welcoming the feature, but it’s not without its privacy concerns. While social media background screening isn’t necessarily a best practice in the employment screening process, many employers engage in…
Read MoreIllinois bans employer requests for social media passwords
Sen. Blumenthal vowed to put a stop to privacy-invading Facebook checks by employers a few months ago, it seems states are taking notice. The law, signed by Governor Pat Quinn last week, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013, and bans requests for log-ins and passwords during background checks and throughout employment. In addition, it amends the…
Read MoreEmployers banned from requesting applicant Facebook passwords
The question really is: “Where do we draw the line?” The matter has finally been settled, with the Senate introducing the 2012 Password Protection Act. Concerned with what they believe is “the growing practice of employers requiring prospective or current employees to provide access to password-protected accounts as a condition for employment,” Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-CT;…
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Senator promises to block invasive employer social media checks
DigitalTrends. Blumenthal announced this week that he plans to submit a bill that would make it illegal for employers to require job applicants to turn over the social network login credentials. Employers requesting that job applicants provide access to their personal social media profiles has become quite a common occurrence. Performing a social media background check…
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