Most employers conduct background screening for candidates applying for part-time and full-time positions. Employees are thoroughly vetted to ensure preparedness for a given role, accurate credentials, workplace health and safety, and compliance with applicable laws. Even so, some businesses fail[…]

Although most organizations understand the value of conducting background checks during the hiring process, it’s essential to choose a qualified provider that can also help you develop an assurance program: a systematic approach to measure the likelihood of success of any new hire.

In the financial industry, thoroughly screening high-level hires is crucial to protecting a company’s financial health, reputation, and long-term legal compliance. Whether it’s an applicant’s criminal history, issues with substance abuse, or inaccurate qualifications, it’s essential for[…]

Most organizations can easily access and review the social media profiles of job candidates and new hires. Even so, many employers wonder about the ethics and legality of social media tracking as part of the applicant screening process and whether they can incorporate it while ensuring compliance[…]

Reporting workplace violations anonymously has evolved over time. Now, new web-based solutions are available to individuals. While in the past, phone numbers or hotlines offered limited options, website or digital submissions can now be gathered and investigated.

To make timely and informed hiring decisions, employers rely on reasonable and efficient turnaround times for their background screening requests.

In response to consumer concerns regarding privacy and public access to personal identifiable information (PII), some counties across the United States – including in Michigan, California, Kansas, South Carolina, and Virginia – have already enacted rules that limit access to PII, including for[…]

Many organizations understand that they are subject to federal and state anti-discrimination laws and have a genuine desire to implement policies that reduce the likelihood of workplace harassment and keep their workforce informed, empowered, and protected. Nevertheless, without a clear[…]

Beginning on April 11, 2023, Michigan State Police implemented a new process for automatically expunging certain convictions per theClean Slate legislation enacted in 2020. This process will allow eligible convictions to be expunged without requiring an application from the individual. TheCriminal[…]

Regardless of your industry or the size of your business, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines apply to all of your hiring and background screening processes. The EEOC was created to prevent discrimination based on race, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, gender,[…]