Most employers understand that they must meet many federal requirements when moving forward with a background check. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that employers follow a very specific…
Ban-the-box laws have been gaining traction nationally in recent years. New York City is the latest location to adopt additional requirements that impact employers’ rules when conducting employee background checks….
Employee background checks are becoming increasingly common, and they are among the most robust tools employers have for vetting potential job candidates in an increasingly geographically disparate workplace. However, these…
Background checks are used for many different reasons. For example, employers and landlords often use criminal background checks to keep their environments safe for other employees and tenants. And while…
Many organizations shifted to an operational model that enabled remote working solutions throughout the pandemic. And the shift has proven to be permanent for many of these organizations since they…
While most employers understand the value of criminal background checks for job applicants, the recent changes to many workforces have demonstrated that these screenings may be insufficient. There is quite…
The use of employee criminal background checks is becoming more common across many companies in the United States. These background checks can tell the employer tons of important information, some…
More employers than ever before are conducting criminal background checks. And with the pandemic increasing remote hiring, this screening tool is an additional way to ensure that you are only…
Employers conduct background checks for many different reasons. Criminal background checks can flag past offenses that may be relevant for the position you are currently filling. Employment verification checks can…