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I just had a client call me for a legal opinion. I’m not a lawyer, and smart enough to admit that to anyone that will listen to me. AND her question was about laws and ordinances in the city of Los Angeles, state of California. I got out my ten-foot pole, gave her my lay…
Background checks are a critical tool for helping employers avoid liability for negligent hiring—but navigating the ever-expanding list of laws (federal, state and local) that govern these investigations can be a daunting task. Why do employers get sued for negligent hiring? Typically, because they knew or should have known about an employee’s potential to cause…
When it comes to background checks, compliance is the word that has everyone burying their head in the sand. Rest assured—just because you’ve ignored it, doesn’t mean it will go away. Let me give you a quick primer on the c-word, and let you know that Cutting Edge Background has ways to make it easy…
Client: Ugh, it seems like everybody I hire just disappears when it’s time to actually get to work. Ann: (attempting humor) Well, it is almost Halloween, maybe they’re getting really method about their ghost costume. Client: Hmm… stick to your day job, which by the way, I’m not even sure background checks are worth doing…
Client: How’s things been this past month? Ann: Oh, you know how they say, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions?” Client (tentatively): Uhh… I think so, why? Ann (already hearing colors after her fourth cup): Lemme tell you about Michigan. . . Client: Michigan? Ann: Yeah. Michigan. I believe the legislators had…
Client: You got a crystal ball? Ann: No, but I have a lucky rabbit’s foot. Client: Yeah, I’ve always heard it’s better to be lucky than good. Ann: So, what do you need the crystal ball for? Client: Covid, economic recovery and I wonder what’s for dinner. . . Ann (rubbing her rabbit foot): Let…
Customer: Hey, it seems like this month I saw every corporate logo turned into a rainbow flag. What’s with that? Ann (clutches her rainbow Starbucks mug): Well, you know June is Pride Month. Customer (a little hesitant): Yeah, and? I don’t know what kind of difference a rainbow flag is gonna make. I hire the best person for…
Customer: I’m pretty sure I can find everything I want to know about these guys by myself, online. I’m gonna save a fortune. Ann (bites tongue, and stares at her cold coffee): Oh? What are you looking for? Customer (senses a trap): You know, I. . .ah. . .I’ll just Google ‘em. Ann (swallows coffee…
Customer: So, where in the world do you find your inspiration for these spritely monthly blogs? Ann (grabs third full cup of black coffee, flicks what *may* be a cookie crumb from the rim): Well, this month I was reviewing what last year looked like, and how things have changed. Customer (moves the edge of…
Cutting Edge Background Investigations is celebrating 10 years of service. Our CEO and Founder, Ann Van Doren, answered a few questions about the history and beginnings of CEBI and how it’s grown into what the company it is today. Why did you establish CEBI? I’ve been in the background screening business since 1996, my…
Hiring employees in today’s world can be challenging in many ways. With these simple tips and guidelines, you can learn how to avoid toxic workers in a #MeToo, High-Tech, Active Shooter, Headlines, Juries and Ban the Box world.