Useful sites to assist you in performing professional employment screening investigations.
FTC - Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/
The FTC enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The FTC administers the Fair Credit Reporting Act for the Federal Government.
FCRA – Fair Credit Reporting Act.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcrajump.htm
The FCRA is a critical issue for screening companies and employers alike. This link will provide important information that must be considered for companies that utilize screening services.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
http://www.osha-slc.gov
OSHA primary goal is to ensure a safe and healthful workplace for the working public. This link will provide the standards developed under the act.
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/qandaeng.htm
The ADA gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment related issues. This link will transport you to a site that is sponsored by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It provides important detail on the employer’s responsibilities under the ADA.
ASIS – American Society for Industrial Security
http://www.asisonline.org/aboutasis.html
The ASIS organization is an international organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security practices by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security concerns.
SHRM – The Society for Human Resource Management
http://www.shrm.org/
SHRM is the leading voice for the human resource profession. It is the worlds largest human resource management association. It sponsors education, information services, conferences and seminars. It is active in government and media representation. SHRM is an excellent source for pre-screening information.
EMA – Employment Management Association
http://www.shrm.org/ema.htm
EMA provides in-depth information on issues addressing employment and retention issues. EMA focuses on all aspects of the employment process from hiring to exit interviews.
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