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August 2017


FACTS @ SSC

Did you know SSC will soon be sponsoring and presenting at a local SHRM event?  Join us for a special afternoon workshop "Workplace Violence & Post Incident Response". This event will walk us through the three stages of workplace violence management:  prevention, response & recovery. Save the Date - Tuesday, October 10th
at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center.

More Event Details HERE

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to payment under a background check
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Unlawful screening of job applicants seeking employment at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn violates federal and state law, according to a federal court class action lawsuit. Filed in New York Federal Court, the lawsuit alleges that Barclays used "flawed and discriminatory criminal history screening policies and practices" to deny...

Today's employers face an ever-evolving landscape when it comes to making informed decisions related to safety, qualifications and risk. Many companies, particularly in the "gig economy," are in uncharted territory, while others are seeking to navigate a patchwork of federal and state regulations. To get the perspective of HR professionals, HR.com teamed up with National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) to conduct research into the challenges faced when conducting background screening. In this whitepaper you will get a clearer picture of how and what employers are screening.


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Maribeth Martino 
Manager, SSC Investigations Department
203-925-6186

www.sscscreening.com 


Disclaimer: All information presented is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide professional or legal advice regarding actions to take in any situation. SSC, Inc. makes no representations for any products or services that are mentioned and accepts no responsibility for any actions or consequences taken without the guidance of a licensed attorney or professional consultant.