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OSU Creates Robust Background Check Requirements for Individuals Working with Minors School and Education

OSU Creates Robust Background Check Requirements for Individuals Working with Minors

Ohio State University is joining the ranks of the many schools that have finally put into place official rules requiring background checks on all empl...

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Adapting to the Realities of Job Screening During a Pandemic Background Screening 101

Adapting to the Realities of Job Screening During a Pandemic

If there was a talent crunch before the outbreak of COVID-19, its severity has doubled since. For employers, the challenge of hiring the best individu...

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How Can I Expunge My Criminal Record? Misdemeanors

How Can I Expunge My Criminal Record?

Tired of missing out on job opportunities or having your apartment applications rejected because of a criminal record? You aren't alone: many ex-offen...

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Expansion of Marijuana Legalization Gives Expungement Procedures New Importanc Expungement

Expansion of Marijuana Legalization Gives Expungement Procedures New Importanc

Laws that allow for the legal sale of recreational marijuana are now on the books in nine states (and Washington, D.C.), with Michigan poised to vote ...

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What Are the Best Practices for a Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy Drug Screening

What Are the Best Practices for a Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy

When you want to include a drug screening in your hiring process, how can you ensure the best results? Explore the practices you should use today.

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New Requirements Could Be Coming to NYC's Ban the Box Law Ban The Box

New Requirements Could Be Coming to NYC's Ban the Box Law

In October 2015, New York City's "Fair Chance Act," officially banning the box for all private and public employers operating within city limits went ...

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Small Business Owner Shocked by Revelation That Employee Was Sex Offender Sexual Misconduct

Small Business Owner Shocked by Revelation That Employee Was Sex Offender

Bouncy play houses and castles are a common site at children’s parties and other events for children, making for a fun time for the children who atten...

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Legislation and Compliance Update: New Guidance from Office of Inspector General on permissive exclusion authority Compliance and Legislation

Legislation and Compliance Update: New Guidance from Office of Inspector General on permissive exclusion authority

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a new guidance on the implementation of its permissive excl...

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Legislation and Compliance Update: FTC Releases Employer Guidance Compliance and Legislation

Legislation and Compliance Update: FTC Releases Employer Guidance

The Federal Trade Commission has released guidance for employers who use consumer reports for employment purposes. The guidance reminds that a report ...

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AI and Background Checks Background checks for employers

AI and Background Checks

Artificial intelligence and algorithm-driven technologies are impacting every facet of our daily lives.

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Will a Background Check Show an Employer if a Candidate Was Fired? Background checks for employers

Will a Background Check Show an Employer if a Candidate Was Fired?

As an employer, the background check is a key tool. Does it have all the info you need to know? See if a background report will tell you when someone ...

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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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