<p>SSJ2Metc.: our HR people mentioned to me a couple of months ago that they now check with uni's for confirmation of degrees. People are finding that applicants - even high level ones - are misrepresenting degrees earned, among other things.</p>
<p>Also, if someone has already been hired, and there are "issues", our HR people said they sometimes go back over an employment application. If there is anything inaccurate - even one little thing - they can fire the employee for it, regardless of how long he/she has been at the firm. It's easier than going through a long termination process.</p>