The United State supreme Court upheld that it is reasonable and contractor for employers to conduct employment screening background checks on anyone working as a federal contractor.  The Court rejected the contention by contractors that asking about their drug usage history or any opened ended background review was intrusive and in violation of their civil [...]

As a background checking concern, we have a number of clients in the advertising business.   As such we keep an eye on the industry in general and look for any trends and changes in the overall environment.  We found this story in Advertising Age pretty interesting as it addresses a new means of compensation.   Employees [...]

Once upon a pretty short time ago, companies who were thinking of  outsourcing or building  new manufacturing plants considered Mexico a good idea.  And why not?   Labor is inexpensive, the weather is decent, and Mexican workers are diligent and competent.   There are advantages to locating factories in Mexico, thanks in part to the [...]

Production may be down, sales might be down, jobs may be scarce, but employee theft is on the rise.  According to NewsHerald.com,  Law enforcement authorities in Panama City, Florida are investigating the theft of nearly $14,000 in deposits.   The company where the funds were allegedly stolen, Amerigas, discovered the theft during a periodic audit. The [...]