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[…]

Employers want to keep their workplaces safe, healthy, and productive. For many business owners, promoting this positive work environment calls for drug-testing candidates. However, drug laws continually change as society shifts in its understanding of how drugs work and the corresponding legal[…]

Employers often prioritize speed and timeliness when choosing background screening services, believing that the acquisition of top talent depends on efficiently vetting candidates to make hiring decisions as promptly as possible. Although an excessively time-consuming screening process can[…]

Staffing agencies help organizations across industries locate and hire top talent for short- or long-term positions. As part of that process, agencies must implement background screening services to grant employers peace of mind and confidence about the employees they recommend and place. Staffing[…]

Although the legal implications of arrests and convictions are often conflated, it’s essential for employers to understand the distinction to make ethical and compliant hiring decisions during employment screening. In this article, we’ll explore the key difference between an arrest vs. conviction[…]

Developing a comprehensive background screening process safeguards your workforce and clients while ensuring informed hiring and long-term legal compliance for your organization. To avoid noncompliance penalties or potential class action lawsuits, employers must provide background check disclosure[…]

Although background screening is an indispensable part of the hiring process, employers must remain aware of the complex legal and ethical responsibilities that apply when conducting these checks and verifications. From federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to state-level “ban the[…]

“Ban the box” legislation bars employers from inquiring about an applicant’s conviction or arrest record prior to a conditional offer of employment. This term and practice first emerged at the state level in Hawai’i and later gained national momentum when the grassroots organization All of Us or[…]