page 5 (chapter 5) Flashcards
what are examples of background checks
basic (education, work history)
credit check (financial history)
criminal check (criminal history)
what is a basic check used for
verification of details provided through resume and application form
what is a credit check used for
when hiring someone with financial responsibility
what is a criminal check used for
when working with kids, elderly, etc.
what is the emotional intelligence test
ability to monitor their own emotions and others’ emotions and to use the knowledge to guide thoughts/actions
what is a reference check
fact check all the information from a co-worker, supervisor, mentor, clients and permission must be secured in writing from applicant
what is defemation
believe reference gave untruthful information about them in two ways libel or slander
what is a libel defemation
causes permanent record as it is done by an email
what is slander defamation
doesn’t create permanent record with a spoken statement
what are ways to defend defamation
claim justification
claim qualified privilege
what is claim justification
must be proven by a reference
what is claim qualified privilege
whatever happened was justifiable
