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Michigan Clean Slate Law

Michigan Clean Slate Law

Michigan Clean Slate LawThe Michigan Clean Slate Law is a piece of legislation signed into law in October 2020. The law provides for the automatic expungement of certain criminal records for individuals who meet certain criteria. Under the law, individuals with...

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Medical Collection Data Update on Credit Reports

Medical Collection Data Update on Credit Reports

Image by rawpixel.com on FreepikThe credit bureaus announced changes to the way medical collection data is reported. Here’s what you need to know: Paid medical collection debt will no longer be included on consumer credit reports. Implemented June 24, 2022. The time...

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Continuous Background Screening

Continuous Background Screening

Continuous Background ChecksContinuous background screening refers to the ongoing monitoring of an individual's criminal record and other relevant information after they have been hired for a job. This type of monitoring is becoming increasingly popular among...

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BMW controller embezzled $1.1M – Background check fail? Not.

BMW controller embezzled $1.1M – Background check fail? Not.

Dealership controller embezzles $1.1 million Employee at BMW store sentenced to 2 1/2 years In its sentencing memo, the prosecution sought a 33 to a 41-month prison term and said Vence-Small had a "history of financial improprieties with at least two prior employers,"...

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Updated resources for compliant background checks

Updated resources for compliant background checks

Government and industry know-how publications regarding using background checks for determining employment and rental decisions. Stay up-to-date with changes affecting compliance. Learn from official government and industry resources the do's and don'ts of legally...

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Performing Background Checks on a Global Basis

Performing Background Checks on a Global Basis

Performing Background Checks on a Global Basis International Background checks have become a critical part of the recruitment process in many countries. Employers with a global presence often seek to harmonize recruitment policies across different...

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Do you really need criminal background checks?

Do you really need criminal background checks?

In a perfect world, there would be no need for criminal background checks Let's not kid one another, there are good people and then, there are bad people. We all watch the news reports about all kinds of violence happening in places of employment,...

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Compliance Guide for FCRA Employment Background Checks

Compliance Guide for FCRA Employment Background Checks

Concerned about being FCRA compliant when screening employment applicants? Let's start by learning the fundamental objective of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). As the name implies, it is all about complying with fairness and accuracy set...

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