BA 453Group 6: Background Investigation and Reference Checking

Kyle DeVan, Kara Kroeger, Nathan Lang, Paul Golden, Aaron Standeford & Ahmed Zarrugh

Overview

Honesty Testing Physical Exams Background Investigation Reference Checking Drug Screening Compliance with Employment

Immigration Law

Honesty Testing

Polygraph Tests Measures physiological changes The change of emotional stress

accompanies lying Employee Polygraph Protection Act in

1988 prohibits polygraph testing

Honesty Testing

Paper-and-Pencil Honesty Testing Psychological tests to predict applicants’

proneness to dishonesty Measures such things as:

Attitudes regarding tolerances of others who steal Acceptance of rationalizations for theft Admission of theft-related activities

Honesty testing is a good tool when performed in coordination with a comprehensive interview and screening process

Physical Exams

Overview Reasons For Use

Laws and Practices Federal State Local

Background Investigation

Goal one of Manager Goal two of Manager Example:

Pharmaceutical firm That’s why its critical to check people out

before you hire them

Reference Checking

Fastest and Easiest way to reference check

You need to ask the right questions to current/previous employers.

Beware Example:

A man sued cause he was a “character”

Drug Screening

Testing new applicants just before they are formally hired.

Reasonable doubt by

upper level management such as: Obvious behavioral symptoms Chronic lateness High absenteeism

Drug Screening

Firms may conduct drug testing on a random or periodic basis.

When transferring or promotion of an employee a drug test may be given.

Safety-sensitive jobs are typically tested more often and on a frequent basis in order to protect the company and fellow employees.

Drug testing is typically mandatory for all employees that are involved in accidents.

Compliance with Employment Immigration Law

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Employees must present proof of identity and

employment eligibility Non-compliance constitutes a crime I-9 form

Controversy since 9/11 Interviews required for all non citizens seeking

working visa into U.S. Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005

Beef up border patrol Increase penalties for illegal employment

Compliance with Employment Immigration Law

Employer verification of documents Verification of documents required for ALL

prospective employees to maintain consistency and avoid discrimination

• Basic Pilot Program (in use since Nov. 97) Verification checks of Social Security

Administration and US Department of Homeland Security

Checks for fake names, SSN’s and the mismatch of names and numbers.

Case Study: Swift & Co. meat processing plant (Dec 2006)

1,300 Illegal Employees arrested No charges filed because of their use of the Basic Pilot

Program

Questions!?!