Background Checks Blog – Compliance Updates, News & Opinions
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Remote job applicants defrauding US companies with fake AI identity
The article discusses a growing issue where fraudsters use artificial intelligence (AI) to pose as job candidates, particularly for remote positions at U.S. companies. These impostors employ AI tools to create fake photo IDs, fabricate employment histories, and...
EEOC: Unlawful DEI Related Discrimination
EEOC and DOJ Issue Warning on Illegal DEI-Related Discrimination On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint statement and two technical assistance documents addressing unlawful...
Background Screening in Miami 2025: Laws and Best Practices
Employment Background Screening in 2025 for Miami This article covers Miami background checks essentials for local employers. It focuses on compliance and best practices in 2025. Ultimately, it helps you make informed hiring decisions. In today’s competitive job...
Fair Chance Act – Criminal Background Check Procedures for California Employers
Summary of the Article The article discusses the updates to the California Fair Chance Act (FCA) that came into effect on October 1, 2023. The FCA, known as the "ban the box" law, governs how employers can inquire about and consider job applicants' criminal history....
California Removes Date of Birth from Court Records
A Step Towards Privacy or an Obstacle to Transparency?In a groundbreaking move, the state of California has decided to remove dates of birth from court records based on the decision of All of Us or None – Riverside Chapter vs. W. Samuel Hamrick, Clerk case. This...
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...
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...
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...
NYC landlords may soon be unable to check tenants’ criminal histories
A new law being considered by lawmakers in New York City would strip landlords of the ability to perform criminal background checks on prospective tenants. Some have criticized the bill for not allowing landlords to conduct criminal background checks on potential...
MSBs: Are you checking your transmittal agents for Food Stamp Fraud?
While a vast majority of the convenience store and corner market owners are hard-working, family-owned businesses, there is always that small percentage that falls to the temptation of easy money through food stamp fraud. Of those that have been caught and denied...
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,"...
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...