A Guide to the Essentials of Safe Hiring eProgram Series February 16, 2012

Feb 16, March 1, March 15, April 4; 10:30am - Noon each day

6 General Recertification Credits

Lawsuits for negligent hiring are one of the fastest growing areas of employment litigation. Conducting due diligence on new hires is critical. Just one bad hire can lead to litigation, fraud, embezzlement, workplace violence and a host of other problems.

This series of four webinars offers HR professionals and employers of all sizes cost-effective and legally compliant techniques to avoid hiring applicants that are potentially dangerous, unfit, unqualified or dishonest. Review federal and state laws that control the background check process, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and unique, only-in-California rules.

When just one bad hire can result in a legal and financial nightmare, take steps to implement a legally compliant program and to hire the best employees.

Sessions:
-- An Overview of Background Checks and the Use of Criminal Records
-- Using the Internet and Social Networking Sites for Employment Screening: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
-- Effective Employment and Education Verification: How to Tell What Is Real and What Is Not
-- Caution Advised: Complying with Federal and California Law for Pre-employment Screening and How to Avoid Pitfalls and Traps

About the Presenter
Lester S. Rosen is an attorney at law and president of Employment Screening Resources, www.ESRcheck.com, a national background screening company located in California. He is the author of The Safe Hiring Manual-Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace, the first comprehensive book on employment screening. He is also a consultant, writer and frequent presenter nationwide on pre-employment screening and safe hiring issues.

** The eProgram Series meets in four, 90-minute online sessions -- Thursdays from 10:30am-12:00pm PST**

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org