Screening employees has many benefits. As workplace violence, fraud and theft rise, employers continue to be held liable for the misconduct of their employees with allegations of negligent hiring. It is also increasingly critical to the future success of a company to verify applicant's credentials. Almost 30% of applicants misrepresent their past, by overstating education and/ or work experience, leading to a less productive workforce. In civil matters concerning workforce liability, the phrase "if you could have known...you should have known" often prevails. Essentially, if you have the abili