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[…]

Achieving success with your business rests on the foundational building blocks of your employees and your products. When you have great employees, it can power business growth. These employees bring their passion, enthusiasm, and skills to work for your company, which creates cohesive teams and[…]

A growing aspect of the criminal justice reform are Clean Slate Laws, which seek to help individuals with a criminal record get a fresh start in the workplace. It’s essential to know how these laws impact hiring processes and criminal background checks for employers looking to hire employees in a[…]

Over the past few decades, the Internet has changed how businesses operate. The digital world comprises a central part of business operations, from storing large amounts of information online to depending upon internet connections to facilitate communication.