Posted on October 11, 2022October 26, 2022Categories Adverse ActionTags , , , , , ,

How to Legally Reject an Applicant with Adverse Action

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022Categories HiringTags ,

What is the future of Remote Work for the Digital Nomad

According to a recent Russell Reynolds study, 72% of employers worry about attracting qualified job candidates, and employees want to know how their careers will fit into the organization’s future.

According to a recent Russell Reynolds study, 72% of employers worry about attracting qualified job candidates, and employees want to know how their careers will fit into the organization’s future.

Posted on May 12, 2022October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags , , , , , , ,

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.

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.

Posted on April 15, 2022October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags ,

What’s an identity if you can choose one

Reporting guidelines for public records, according to PBSA Accreditation, require a minimum of two identifiers. To turn the clears and get every record you care about, time is the enemy. The FCRA requires that:

Reporting guidelines for public records, according to PBSA Accreditation, require a minimum of two identifiers. To turn the clears and get every record you care about, time is the enemy. The FCRA requires that:

Posted on March 22, 2022October 26, 2022Categories Social MediaTags ,

Can your HR department do social media screening in house?

Well of course you can, but the precise question is, should you? Social media is a superb tool to find out if the candidate may, or may not, be a good fit for your corporation.

Well of course you can, but the precise question is, should you? Social media is a superb tool to find out if the candidate may, or may not, be a good fit for your corporation.

Posted on February 8, 2022October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags , , , , , , ,

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.

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.

Posted on February 8, 2022October 26, 2022Categories LegalTags , , , , , , , ,

The 5 Types of Criminal Record Searches

Are you currently running the best criminal record searches for your organization? What about the government-mandated requirements for your industry? Before you can answer these questions, you need to understand the different types of criminal record searches. 1. County County Criminal Search for current county of residence – Search for reportable felony and misdemeanor records within the applicant’s current county of residence. County Criminal Search for up to two previous counties of residence – Criminal search history can be conducted … Continue reading “The 5 Types of Criminal Record Searches”

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”