We are proud to announce that The Group has once again achieved reaccreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) under theUS Employment Screening Standard Version 3.0. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to excellence, accountability, and[…]

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, also known as the "Ban the Box" law, aims to provide individuals with a criminal record a fair chance at employment by prohibiting federal contractors and agencies from inquiring about criminal history until a conditional job offer is made. Understanding and[…]

Effective January 1, 2025, Minnesota's Clean Slate Law introduces new expungement rules that will impact hiring practices. Employers must update their policies to comply with this law and ensure fair treatment of job applicants with qualifying criminal records.

In light of a recent incident that underscored the importance of proactive corporate security, it’s an ideal time to revisit why security is not just a luxury for businesses—it’s a necessity.

Especially for organizations in the healthcare industry and public sector, it’s important to understand how to use SAM and medical sanctions searches effectively to avoid compliance pitfalls, meet federal requirements, and maintain operational integrity to reduce the likelihood of costly penalties.

For many people emerging from the criminal justice system, finding employment opportunities can be one of the most challenging steps in reintegrating into society. Los Angeles has passed laws designed to regulate how employers can consider the criminal history of job candidates in an effort to[…]

A federal judge in Texas has permanently blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements. On August 20, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority, calling the rule "arbitrary and capricious."

According to multiple surveys, 30-80% of job candidates admit to outright lying or misrepresenting themselves on resume submissions to employers. Given the reasonable likelihood that half (or more) of job candidates fabricate or embellish key aspects of their employment history, educational[…]

Although criminal background screening, occupational health screening, and drug tests are an indispensable part of the screening process for candidates and existing employees in the healthcare industry, there’s another key step that employers sometimes miss, or conduct without qualified[…]