No matter what side you sit on the political fence, if you believe in pre-employment screening you need to read this

As an employee we all want the right to work in a safe work environment. As an employer, we want to right to protect your employers and your company assets from theft and violence. This is why so many companies conduct pre-employment screening. It is not a tool to discriminate but rather a tool to protect their company and employees.

On September 11, 2013 the Wall Street Journal listed the following article in their Review and Outlook section:

Sue First, Investigate Later
Federal judges keep tossing EEOC lawsuits out of court.

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