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The Importance of Written Policies and Procedures

A federal class action lawsuit was filed June 9, 2015, in the California Northern District Court which should serve as a reminder to employers of the impor

By Michael Klazema | 07/17/2015

Government

Federal Government Halts Background Checks in Response to Hack

A few years ago, the United States Office of Personnel Management was hacked. The cyber attack targeted OPM's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations

By Michael Klazema | 07/9/2015

Real Estate

Homeowners Association Background Checks Cause Problems for Relocated Military Families

Usually, when a military serviceman or woman is relocated to a new area, his or her family has a grace period of 10 days to get their affairs in order, pac

By Michael Klazema | 05/14/2015

Compliance and Legislation

Koch Industries Becomes Latest Corporation to Ban the Box

Koch Industries, one of the biggest private companies in the world, has officially banned the box. The Kansas-based corporation has reportedly removed all

By Michael Klazema | 05/4/2015

Drug Screening

Drug Testing Policies

On October 30, 2014, backgroundchecks.com issued a compliance update on the subject of drug testing and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since th

By Michael Klazema | 03/18/2015

FCRA Compliance

Publix Will Pay for FCRA Violations, to the Tune of $6.8 Million

Publix Super Markets Inc. is paying big time for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with its background check policy. It was recently announced

By Michael Klazema | 01/23/2015

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School and Education

Newly Elected School Board Member Calls Background Check Requirement a "Conflict of Interest"

When an applicant, employee, or even a newly elected official refuses to submit to a background check, most would assume that they have something to hide.

By Michael Klazema | 01/7/2015

Compliance and Legislation

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-offenders

By Michael Klazema | 01/5/2015

FCRA Compliance

Another Employer Settles Multi-Million-Dollar Class-Action Lawsuit for Improper FCRA Disclosure

In October, a major supermarket chain agreed to pay $6.8 million to settle a putative class-action lawsuit alleging that it failed to properly disclose tha

By Michael Klazema | 11/26/2014

School and Education

High School Grounds Worker Assault Case Proves that Threats are Still Finding a Way onto Campus

One of the biggest trends in the background check industry over the past few years has been a campaign to make schools safer and more secure. In the wake o

By Michael Klazema | 11/10/2014

Drug Screening

Drug Testing and the Americans with Disabilities Act

The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of a disability. Under the ADA, employers must provide an employee or applicant who has

By Michael Klazema | 10/30/2014

School and Education

Virginia Legislators Consider Background Check Overhauls for Public and Private Colleges

Based on Virginia state laws, all college in the state, be they public or private institutions, are required to pass on a list to the Virginia State Police

By Michael Klazema | 10/8/2014

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Latest Updates on Background Checks Industry Trends, Laws & Regulations

The Importance of Written Policies and Procedures

Federal Government Halts Background Checks in Response to Hack

Homeowners Association Background Checks Cause Problems for Relocated Military Families

Koch Industries Becomes Latest Corporation to Ban the Box

Drug Testing Policies

Publix Will Pay for FCRA Violations, to the Tune of $6.8 Million

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Newly Elected School Board Member Calls Background Check Requirement a "Conflict of Interest"

How Can I Expunge My Criminal Record?

Another Employer Settles Multi-Million-Dollar Class-Action Lawsuit for Improper FCRA Disclosure

High School Grounds Worker Assault Case Proves that Threats are Still Finding a Way onto Campus

Drug Testing and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Virginia Legislators Consider Background Check Overhauls for Public and Private Colleges

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