Preventing employee fraud through staff vetting

Employers' Law magazine explains how vetting candidates can reduce the chances of workplace fraud and talks to Navigant Consulting about the checks in its recruitment process. 

• Law in practice: employee fraud With reports suggesting that workplace fraud is on the increase as the economy continues to slump, now is the time for employers to review their pre-employment checks, says Ross Bentley. 

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Employee blacklist shunned by business A government-sanctioned national blacklist of staff sacked for dishonesty is struggling to attract employers because they are worried about the risk of bad publicity, Personnel Today has learned. 

Legal Q&A: Employee fraud Stephen Ross, solicitor, Withers, advises employers on action required in the event of employee fraud. 

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