California’s Special Adverse Action Requirements
By Francisco Ortega In order to comply with California requirements, when an employer decides not to hire a candidate based...
Urgent Compliance Notice
You Gotta Keep'em Separated... We are hearing loudly and clearly from several of the leading FCRA attorneys that the time...
The Top 3 Questions Property Managers Need to Ask NOW
What 3 questions do you need to ask yourself right now? 1. Is it time to review your tenant screening program...
The Top 2 HR Related Class Action Threats in 2016
Big Settlements Over Background Check Compliance Background checks are an important part of building excellent teams and safe workplaces. When...
California Prop 47 Impacts LiveScan Background Check
On November 14 of 2014, California voters approved Prop 47 which, among other things, required the reclassification of the following...
The ‘Ban the Box’ Movement
An historically common practice of employers is to include an inquiry regarding criminal history, or past felony conviction, on the...
Fair Credit Reporting Act and Employment Background Checks
In this article we will continue to look at the different requirements that the FCRA imposes on users of background...
FTC and EEOC Publish Guide For Employers On Background Checks and Hiring
FTC and EEOC Publish Guide For Employers On Background Checks and Hiring
Background Check Forms/Adverse Action Procedures Face Scrutiny in Federal Court
Background Check Forms/Adverse Action Procedures Face Scrutiny in Federal Court
FBI Background Checks
FBI Background ChecksGold Standard or Fool's Gold?
The Adverse Action Process and How It Applies to Employment Background Checks
Proper Adverse Action procedures benefit the employer and the applicant/employee. By ensuring this process is in place and occurs, the...
3 Key Steps For Considering Arrest Records When Making Employment Decisions
While many jurisdictions allow the reporting of arrest records to be included as a part of an employment background check...