FCRA lawsuits reach new record in 2021 after decade of steady increase

As a busy HR manager, things have been going well for you lately. Your company is hiring for numerous positions, so you’re conducting daily interviews and encountering qualified candidates who would be a great fit for the company.
Congressional proposed bills to simplify a highly regulated industry

Rigorous federal requirements ensure that background checks are accurate. Unfortunately, some federal, state, and local court systems have begun redacting a vital identifier: complete date of birth (DOB).
DHS is ending the COVID 19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents

In May 2020, the Department of Homeland Security issued a memorandum that approved expired list B identity documents on I-9 forms.
Staying FCRA Compliant When Hiring

Navigating the vast world of FCRA compliance can be overwhelming and confusing at times to say the least, not to mention the high stakes of noncompliance.
8 Steps of the Criminal Record Process

The criminal record process is a long course of specific procedures, made only more complicated by differing state and county proceedings. That’s why we have broken down the process into eight easy to understand steps!
How the Recent DOB Redaction Is Impacting Hiring in California & Michigan

The backbone of the background screening industry is criminal record checks at courthouses throughout the U.S. The screening industry has recently encountered multiple efforts to detract from the ability of consumer reporting agencies and courthouse researchers to provide accurate and up-to-date criminal records in a timely fashion. The Consequences of Privacy Michigan and California have […]
Is Your Company Prepared for the Post-Pandemic Hiring Spree?

As the pandemic goes away, a hiring spree is going to be in full effect in the upcoming months and companies need to be prepared to compete for applicants.
New York’s Efforts to Reform their Criminal Justice System

New York’s continuous efforts to reform their criminal justice system comes in the following FY 2020 Enacted Budget. With a lot of ideas being thrown around it is hard to keep straight. These changes listed below are expected to go into effect and impact our justice system completely.
Are you ready for the California Consumer Privacy Act?

The California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, expands the rights consumers have regarding their personal information.
Mid-Year Compliance Check-In

We’re almost halfway through 2018, and the HR compliance landscape isn’t getting any less cluttered. The Ban-the-Box movement, now fully ignited, continues to sweep through state legislatures like wildfire, and it’s looking like salary history inquiry bans aren’t far behind.