BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: THE DIFFICULTY IN THE RISK & COST OF CONTINGENCY BASED INVESTIGATIONS

Has your organization faced the issue of contingency based Background Investigations? According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. businesses lose more than $50 billion annually due to employee theft and fraud. In addition, more than 18 percent of violent crime is tied to the work environment. With that being said, according to information obtained, only 35 percent of companies require background screening on contingent workers. In the face of these numbers, companies may be more inclined to revisit that process. Prior to doing that it is critical to review the employment screening process carefully before jumping into it to ensure compliance. Implementing the wrong methodology and practices could cause unnecessary legal conflicts including possible litigation for your organization.

That warning applies to employers at all levels — even the federal government. For instance, the U.S. Census Bureau is embroiled in a lawsuit for allegedly screening out temporary census takers last year based on decades-old arrest records for minor or unconvicted offenses. Meanwhile, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently reviewing its 20-year-old background check guidelines regarding criminal and credit histories, because the policies may discriminate against minorities.

To ensure that your organization is compliant with the legal pitfalls of due-diligence based investigative screening, contact Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group - www.allianceinvestigative.com today for more information. Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group Inc. is a full service corporate investigative firm serving the needs of employers globally in mitigating losses through due-diligence based investigations, including Workers Compensation and Insurance Fraud Investigations, Anywhere.