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Validity Screening Solutions Newsletter - March 2008
In This Issue
- Summer Hires
- Disputing Procedure
- Disclosure & Release Forms
- Social Security Online
- Industry News and Event
- Community Events
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Read below for the latest news from the Validity Screening Solutions team.   We appreciate your business so please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with.
Summer is quickly approaching and many companies hire employees for the summer. Temporary and summer employees should not be forgotten when it comes to running background checks. Validity offers background services designed specifically for juvenile summer hires. The services we recommend are the AdvantageScreen and the Multi-State Sex Offender Registry.
In the event that an applicant wants to dispute information that was reported on their background check, there are several steps that need to be taken.
Disclosure and Release Forms
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a disclosure and release form must be signed by the applicant authorizing the investigation before a background check can be conducted for employment purposes. The employer must keep the original copy of the release disclosure for a period of five years.
Social Security Online
The Social Security Administration Web site is a great resource for employers. Employers can get W-2 information, file W-2 reports electronically, verify Social Security numbers and get information about Social Security benefits. For access to these links, simply go to www.socialsecurity.gov, click on the Employers link on the right side of the main page under Information For.

Validity Announcements
Click here to view the latest news and announcements at Validity Screening Solutions.

In the Media
Missouri Supreme Court ruling gives DWI offenders a break - KansasCity.com

Should Prospective Faculty Disclose Criminal Backgrounds? - Inside Higher Ed

Bill adds protection, but it is stressful for administrators - Cincinnati.com

College wants to check student backgrounds - The Evening Times

Validity Events and Conferences
Validity is very involved in local and national events, click here to view upcoming events and conferences members of the Validity Screening Solutions Team will be attending.

 

Validity Screening Solutions has added a new section to our newsletter which includes our client's upcoming events, both on the local and the national level. Please let us know if your organization is sponsoring, attending or speaking at an upcoming event or tradeshow. Our next newsletter will be published in May. You can submit this information by sending us an email titled, "Community Event" to info@validityscreening.com.

The following events are for the Wayside Waifs of the Kansas City Metro area:

Thursday, March 27th - Sunday March 30th
Spring Home Show
Bartle Hall
Power tools and pets! Come join our largest mobile adoption event of the year. Wayside Waifs will have dogs, cats and bunnies available for adoption directly from the show. Come find your best friend at Wayside!

    ADMISSION: General Admission - $9
                        Seniors/Students - $8
                        Children 12 and under - Free when accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, May 10th - 6:00 PM
Fur Ball - Yappy Days
Overland Park Convention Center
Wayside Waifs will unleash their biggest and best rockin' Fur Ball to save the animals. Roll back to the "Happy Days" of fun, poodle skirts, jukeboxes, cars with soaring tail fins, lots of dancing, and gourmet diner food served in Fonzie's favorite hangout.


The following events are for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City:

Thursday, March 20th - Sunday, April 20th
Make a Strike for the Children!
Lucky Strike Lanes
1370 Grand Blvd (In the Power & Light District)
 Lucky Strike Lanes is generously donating 10% of the bowling profits March 20th throught April 20th to benefit the children and families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. What a fun way to help others and play!

Saturday, April 26th - 9:00 AM
Race for Ronald 5K Walk/Run
Lawrence, KS
Join the Alpha Delta Pi's for a walk/run benefiting the children and families of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Everyone's invited!


Upcoming monthly meetings for the Greater Kansas City SHRM:

Wednesday, March 26th - 11:30 AM
Developing a Healthy Culture for Healthy Returns
Presenter: Sarah Auer, Assistant Vice President/Director of Wellness, Lockton Companies, LLC
Hyatt Regency Crown Center - Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, April 23rd - 11:30 AM
What You Can (and Can't) Ask in a Job Interview
Presenter: Shelly L. Freeman, HROI, LLC
Hyatt Regency Crown Center - Kansas City, MO


Upcoming monthly meetings for the Johnson County SHRM:

Thursday, April 17th - 11:30 AM
Two Worlds Collide: HR and Finance
Presenter: Doug Tapp CPA, CFP, Vice President of Human Resources, H&R Block
Ritz Charles Conference Facility - Overland Park, KS

Thursday, May 15th - 11:30 AM
Leading Change
Presenter: Loretta Summers, The Summers Advisory Group, Inc.
Ritz Charles Conference Facility - Overland Park, KS

Sincerely,
The Validity Screening Solutions team

E-mail: customercare@validityscreening.com
Phone: 866.256.0624
Web site: http://www.validityscreening.com


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