Posted on October 6, 2022October 26, 2022Categories COVID-19, Drug Testing, GovernmentTags ,

A new era in drug testing is upon employers in the wake of the pandemic

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

Posted on June 29, 2022October 26, 2022Categories LegislationTags ,

Des Moines Passes ‘Ban the Box’ Law

Private employers in Des Moines may want to review their application and hiring processes to ensure they are not engaging in criminal history inquiries or criminal background checks until after a conditional offer of employment.

Private employers in Des Moines may want to review their application and hiring processes to ensure they are not engaging in criminal history inquiries or criminal background checks until after a conditional offer of employment.

Posted on April 26, 2022October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

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).

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).

Posted on October 26, 2021October 26, 2022Categories LegislationTags , , , , , , , , , ,

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 decided to protect personally identifiable information (PII) including full dates of birth resulting in unintended consequences. The result is an inability to promptly obtain full … Continue reading “How the Recent DOB Redaction Is Impacting Hiring in California & Michigan”

Posted on May 17, 2013October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags , , , , , , ,

Colorado Restricts Credit Reports from Employment Decisions

Starting July 1, 2013, you will no longer be able to obtain prospective employees’ credit reports and history for employment purposes.

Starting July 1, 2013, you will no longer be able to obtain prospective employees’ credit reports and history for employment purposes.