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The Fact Finder

A Monthly Publication of USA Background Search

June 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 101

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	Lawsuits Spur Tighter Employee Screening Why Employment Screening? Nearly Half of US Workers Face Workplace Violence

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Welcome to the June issue of The Fact Finder brought to you by USABackgroundsearch.com . This month's issue emphasizes pre-employment screening in the areas of: protection against negligent hiring lawsuits, top reasons for screening, and workplace violence. Please let us know if there are any topics you would like to see addressed in a future issue. Email us at info@usabackgroundsearch.com.

Lawsuits Spur Tighter Employee Screening

Employers and business owners nationally are becoming more vigilent in their hiring processes. Why? Increasingly today, courts are holding employers financially and legally responsible for illegal or violent actions taken by employees against customers or co-workers...not doing pre- employment screening could cost your business millions of dollars. Here are a few examples: A furniture company found liable for $2.5 million for negligent hiring and retention of a deliveryman who savagely attacked a woman customer in her home; Tallahassee Furniture Co., Inc. v. Harrison A store customer detained by security guard as suspected shoplifter and injured while being restrained, awarded $10 million in damages in a suit against store claiming negligent hiring. Porter v. Proffitt's, Inc. A $5 million settlement in suit by the family of a deceased female tenant against the apartment complex owner and management; the suit claimed that the tenant was killed by the brother of complex's assistant manager, and that it was negligent hiring to hire an assistant manager without a criminal background check. Liebman v. Hall Fin. Group, Inc. An employer settles for $2.5 million suit seeking to hold it liable for negligent hiring and entrustment of an intoxicated security guard who had an on-duty traffic accident in a company car which killed himself, and another motorist; Butler v. Hertz Corp An employee with a criminal record sexually assaults a child; $1.75 million award for negligent hiring and retention; Doe v. MCLO

Why Employment Screening?

One of the 'hot topics' among human resource and hiring professionals today is pre-employment screening. There are many reasons employers are choosing to invest in pre-employment screening: Cut down on turnover Reduce insurance premiums Reduce employee theft Encourage applicants to be honest and truthful Uncover falsified or embellished credentials Eliminate uncertainties in the hiring process Decrease chance of injury to employees Demonstrate 'due diligence' Reduce workplace violence Save money and time spent in recruiting, hiring, and training Help protect against negligent hiring lawsuits Increase productivity and morale

Nearly Half of US Workers Face Workplace Violence

According to a new national survey done by McMaster University, forty-seven million American workers experience physical or psychological aggression while on the job. The survey reveals that more than 40 million American workers reported being the victims of psychological aggression including being yelled at, insulted, or threatened with physical violence. Approximately six percent of survey respondents stated that they have been the victim of on-the-job physical violence--enduring kicks, slaps, or attacks with a weapon while on the clock. Ninety-six percent of those who suffered physical violence also experienced some form of psychological abuse. Similarly, in 2005 Human Resource news reported that more than 16,000 threats are made at worksites every workday and 13 people die through workplace violence each week. The fact that such a large percentage of the American population continues to experience workplace violence shows the need to address it. Recognizing workplace violence as a growing national concern, USABackgroundsearch.com is pleased to offer a variety of solutions through background screening and drug testing services, designed to help make your workplace more secure.

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