Oct 12, 2023 | Background Checks, California, FCRA, Hiring, Human Resources
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’...
Aug 16, 2023 | Background Checks, Criminal Records, Employment Background, FCRA, Public 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...
Apr 10, 2023 | Background Checks, Criminal Records, Employment Background, Employment Discrimination
Michigan Clean Slate Law The 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...
Feb 28, 2023 | Background Checks, Employment Background, FCRA, Hiring, Human Resources
Continuous Background Checks Continuous 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...Dec 31, 2018 | Background Checks, EEOC, Employment Discrimination, FCRA, Hiring, Human Resources, Knowledge Resources, Past Employment Verification
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...
