In the context of background screening processes, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects job applicants and employees by ensuring transparency, fairness, privacy, and accuracy of information in the disclosure of consumer reporting agency files, including requests by employers. Through the[…]

A host of background screening options are available to employers as they strive to make responsible and informed hiring choices about job candidates seeking employment with their organization. One major and indispensable tool is the criminal background check, which differs from an employment[…]

In addition to the risk of internal fraud, most employers are aware that external cyberattacks are on the rise and can manifest in a variety of ways. The most common and costly type of cybercrime is payroll phishing, which aims to coerce employees (particularly payroll staff) into providing[…]

Following a series of Federal Register notices published in late 2022, new 2023 guidelines for Random Drug Testing were established by Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies ranging from the FMSCA to the FRA.

Identity verification is an important part of a comprehensive background screening process and can streamline hiring and onboarding while granting peace of mind to hiring managers regarding an employee’s identity and/or work eligibility. Due to the rise of identity theft in recent years, many[…]

In early January of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the proposal of a new rule designed to uniformly ban noncompetes due to their adverse impact on independent contractors and employees, including those not under employment restriction. In addition to highlighting estimated[…]

Workplace violence encompasses everything from acts of verbal harassment and intimidation to physical violence, including an active shooter scenario. All of these threats should be taken seriously and yet only 45% of employees across industries say they are familiar with their company’s safety plan[…]

Job applicants are legally protected from unfair hiring decisions by federal legislation ranging from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). It’s essential for employers to know how to legally navigate instances when an applicant’s criminal background justifies[…]

Beginning in the 1990s, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), working alongside the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), instituted regulatory policies that require CMV operators with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to complete drug and alcohol testing as a[…]

Not all background screening processes are identical in scale, depth, or emphasis and can vary greatly based on a particular organization's location, industry, or priorities. For this and other reasons, we recommend formulating company-specific screening goals for your organization to ensure you’ve[…]