New Jersey Ban the Box and Impact on Job Applications and Background Checks
Legislation has been introduced in New Jersey which will place restrictions on employers use of criminal history information when screening job applicants. Similar to an ordinance that was recently...
View ArticleSeattle Employers — New Requirements When Using Criminal History for...
Starting November 1, 2013, employers in Seattle will need to comply with the new Chapter 14.17 of the Seattle Municipal Code regarding the use of criminal history records for employment screening...
View ArticleDOL, EEOC and OPM Discuss Criminal History Records
On July 16, 2014 representatives from three federal agencies will provide their perspective on current policies and best practices to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past criminal...
View ArticlePrivate Litigation and FTC Enforcement Actions Affecting CRAs Operations
Plaintiffs’ counsel have targeted a wide range of employment and tenant screening firms’ operations practices in recent litigation, alleging violations of state and federal requirements for user...
View ArticleUse of Social Media for Background Screening
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about “online sleuthing” and privacy concerns. Employers use social media when screening candidates for employment and it’s no surprise that...
View ArticleFTC-EEOC Publication for Employment Screening
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an updated guide for employers regarding compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks, as well as the...
View ArticleNew Jersey Ban the Box and Impact on Job Applications and Background Checks
Legislation has been introduced in New Jersey which will place restrictions on employers use of criminal history information when screening job applicants. Similar to an ordinance that was recently...
View ArticleSeattle Employers — New Requirements When Using Criminal History for...
Starting November 1, 2013, employers in Seattle will need to comply with the new Chapter 14.17 of the Seattle Municipal Code regarding the use of criminal history records for employment screening...
View ArticleDOL, EEOC and OPM Discuss Criminal History Records
On July 16, 2014 representatives from three federal agencies will provide their perspective on current policies and best practices to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past criminal...
View ArticlePrivate Litigation and FTC Enforcement Actions Affecting CRAs Operations
Plaintiffs’ counsel have targeted a wide range of employment and tenant screening firms’ operations practices in recent litigation, alleging violations of state and federal requirements for user...
View ArticleUse of Social Media for Background Screening
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about “online sleuthing” and privacy concerns. Employers use social media when screening candidates for employment and it’s no surprise that...
View ArticleFTC-EEOC Publication for Employment Screening
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an updated guide for employers regarding compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks, as well as the...
View ArticleFTC and CFPB Update
Yesterday I attended an interesting webinar regarding Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) developments. Susan Camp Stocks from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Katherine Ripley White...
View ArticleEmployers Use of Background Check Reports and Limitations on Use
Are you an employer that conducts pre-employment background checks for new hires, or maybe background checks for existing employees for promotion, reassignment or retention purposes? Ever randomly...
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