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Post: Omg… I’m being sued!!!
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Posted by: Protection Plus Solutions
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Did you know… that an employer who fails to investigate the background check of a job applicant working in someone’s home may be liable for negligent hiring if the employee is later involved in harmful misconduct, theft, or illegal activities?

Can your Company afford a lawsuit? Punitive damage awards for not conducting a proper background check can cost your business thousands if not millions of dollars in legal costs. Consequently, the time and money you might “save” by not doing a thorough background check is only a drop in the bucket compared to what you might be required to spend to defend yourself and your company against a negligent hiring lawsuit.

Performing a background check is not only the best method of obtaining critical information about your applicant, it’s also critical for the protection of your company and the services your employee may be providing to your customer. A background check can also reveal information that was either mistakenly or intentionally omitted on an application, such as residency in other states where a criminal record might be located.

Here are three compelling reasons why you should run a Background Checks on all job applicants:

You can’t afford not to! Lawsuits are expensive! Customers need to know that you’re performing background checks on employees who are coming into their home.
Employment screening is your first line of defense in protecting your customer and company assets.

By running a background check you minimize exposure from employee liability by practicing “due diligence” in the hiring process.

As an employer you should always have a clear policy in place regarding background screening. A background check should be used as a screening tool and you must always obtain the consent to run the background check from your applicant. Additionally, keep in mind that background checks should never be run on an inconsistent basis and all practices surrounding their use must be compliant with state and federal screening regulations.

Keep in mind that background checks should never be run on an inconsistent basis and all practices surrounding their use must be compliant with state and federal screening regulations.

Claudia Bernard, Owner of Protection Plus Solutions.com a background screening company tailored for the Home Service Industry says, "Don’t be fooled by a good resume, run your employees and know who they really are, it could save your company and your reputation.

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