Monthly Archives: July 2011

Avoid Job-Hunting / Job Scams

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bruce Demarest

After  months of unsuccessful job hunting the unemployed can become victims of scams. Unemployment checks are coming to an end and money is needed to put food on the table, to keep a roof over the family, to keep the … Continue reading →

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Employers need to comply with FCRA when making hiring decisions.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Bruce Demarest

The FTC has extended “public record sources” to cover information available on social networking sites. In May 2011 the FTC issued a letter regarding Social Intelligence Corporation (Social Intelligence), a social media background screening service, confirming that employers must comply … Continue reading →

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