Proper Drug Testing Helps Employers Battle Opioid Crisis
The leading cause of accidental deaths in this country is drug overdose. In fact, more Americans died of drug overdoses in 2016 than died throughout the entire Vietnam War, according [...]
More than 700,000 Skilled Workers Wait for Background Checks
The backlog for security clearances for the federal workforce and contractors has spiked once again. According to an article published last month in the Washington Post, more than 700,000 applicants [...]
Illinois’ Governor Rejects Bill on Salary History Ban
Employers in Illinois just received some good news. On Aug. 29, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed House Bill (HB) 2462, which amended the state’s Equal Pay Act of 2003. It [...]
Study Reveals Longer Hiring Times Leads to Loss in Candidates
Does your interview process take longer than it did a few years ago? If so, you’re not alone. Back in 2015, Glassdoor conducted a global study on whether hiring is [...]
Errors in Process and Procedure Easily Led to Costly Lawsuits
Errors in background screening process and procedure can quickly lead to violations of consumer rights and subsequent costly legal actions. Recently, Cathedral Health Care Centers (CHHC) and Starbucks Corp., were [...]
USCIS Revises Form I-9
On July 17, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which is used to verify the identity and employment [...]
Strict Ban the Box Laws Take Effect in NYC
Some employers in New York City weren’t exactly thrilled when the Fair Chance Act took effect in 2015. Initially, the law targeted employers and employment agencies, detailing the processes they [...]
Maine’s Marijuana Laws Pose Employer Challenges
This February, a new recreational marijuana law is planned to go into effect in Maine. Supporters of the legislation claim the law leaves employer protections in place allowing them to [...]
New Regulations for California Employers
On July 1, several new regulations went into effect for employers in California. It may be time to re-examine your company’s employment screening practices that involve using criminal records. The [...]
Consider Re-Screening Your Current Employees
Most organizations conduct background checks as a condition of employment, before job candidates come on board. They review and verify a candidate’s background to ensure they are hiring the best [...]