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U.S. District Court Dismisses FCRA Lawsuit Against Home Depot FCRA Compliance

U.S. District Court Dismisses FCRA Lawsuit Against Home Depot

California’s Central District U.S. District Court made headlines last month by dismissing an FCRA lawsuit against Home Depot. Per a report from The Na...

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Top 5 Reasons to Perform Tenant Screening Real Estate

Top 5 Reasons to Perform Tenant Screening

The process of tenant screening begins as soon as someone answers your ad for a rental property. You can start gathering information and impressions a...

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Ban the Box? Some Municipalities Go the Other Way Ban The Box

Ban the Box? Some Municipalities Go the Other Way

Providing a path back to employment for formerly incarcerated individuals is a common goal, but not every locale is on board with the sweeping "ban th...

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Why Would an Applicant File an EEOC Complaint Against Your Business? EEOC

Why Would an Applicant File an EEOC Complaint Against Your Business?

EEOC complaints can be a major headache for any business. Why might a job applicant file a complaint against you? Learn the potential causes you shoul...

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How Do Employment History Checks Work? Employment

How Do Employment History Checks Work?

There is a reason that work history makes up the bulk of a resume. When considering a candidate for a vacant position, most employers will look for pe...

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A Mid-Year Ban the Box Compliance Report: Ban the Box Ban The Box

A Mid-Year Ban the Box Compliance Report: Ban the Box

2020 has been a hectic year for everyone, but especially for employers. First, businesses had to contend with the stay-at-home orders wrought by COVID...

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backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update - Colorado Bans the Use of Consumer Credit Information for Employment Purposes Compliance and Legislation

backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update - Colorado Bans the Use of Consumer Credit Information for Employment Purposes

Colorado passed new legislation on April 19, 2013 which restricts an employer’s use of consumer credit information for employment purposes. The legisl...

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What is the Difference Between State and Federal FCRA Laws? FCRA Compliance

What is the Difference Between State and Federal FCRA Laws?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs many things, from background checks to credit reports, but where does state law come into play? Learn the key di...

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What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Caregivers Health Care

What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Caregivers

In-home caregivers are a vital part of the healthcare sector. These workers allow many elderly individuals to maintain independence while living in a ...

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Are Universities Doing Enough When it Comes to Background Checks School and Education

Are Universities Doing Enough When it Comes to Background Checks

Ever since the Penn State and Syracuse scandals came to light, colleges and universities across the country have been asked if they are doing enough w...

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