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Using Internet for Background Check, Quirky Question # 72

Using Internet for Background Check, Quirky Question # 72

December 15, 2008 

by Dorsey & Whitney

Quirky Question # 72: I am the HR Manager for a Minnesota-based defense contractor.  A few weeks ago, I received a general e-mail inquiry regarding employment opportunities with our company, along with an attached resume, from a person I will...

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Unauthorized Job References, Quirky Question # 27

Unauthorized Job References, Quirky Question # 27

March 24, 2008 

by Dorsey & Whitney

Quirky Question # 27: We recently terminated our Controller.  We had concerns about the way in which he was managing his department.  Certain funds (not an insubstantial amount) were not accounted for and our firm’s accounting records designed to track...

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Quirky Question # 26, Background Checks

Quirky Question # 26, Background Checks

March 10, 2008 

by Dorsey & Whitney

Quirky Question # 26: We are desperately trying to hire someone for a position we have had open for far too long.  Perhaps our standards have been too high because we haven’t been able to find the right candidate.  I...

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