FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382,…
How an Employment History Background Check Solved a Decades-Old Murder
In Florida, a background employment history check helped to solve a case that had baffled authorities for years. The fingerprints a Florida man submitted for a job application background check connected him…
The Westchester County, NY Fair Chance to Work Act
The Westchester County, NY, Fair Chance to Work Act is set to take effect on March 3, 2019. Under this Act, employers with four or more employees are prohibited from…
New FCRA Notice Requirements Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, any employer utilizing a third-party consumer reporting agency to perform background checks on employees or job applicants must make their background paperwork compliant under the new requirements of…
Connection in Criminal Screening Policies and Compliance Issues Rise
When employers utilize criminal record screening, they must continue being vigilant regarding complying to relevant laws. Target, a leading retailer in the U.S., reinforces this fact in a recent settlement….
Long Term Care Workers In Georgia Expected To Require More Intensive Background Screening
There’s a new wrinkle to the hiring process for long-term care workers in the state of Georgia. These workers – defined as home-care aides, home health-care nurses, staff at assisted…
Washington Fair Chance Act
Washington State is the most recent to enact a Ban the Box law. Washington State is the most recent to enact a Ban the Box law. The Washington Fair Chance…
What is Ban-the-Box Laws
Find out what Ban-The-Box Laws are and how they apply to your business What is Ban-the-Box? Ban-the-box is a movement that aims to encourage employers to consider a job candidate’s…
California AB 1008 Fair Chance Act
Additional Legislation to reduce barriersto employment for people with criminal conviction histories California AB 1008: California has joined many other states in enacting additional legislation to reduce barriers to employment…