Originally posted by Jason Priebe at Seyfarth Shaw. See original article here.
Obtaining a background check is often a trade-off between “I want it done now” and “I want it done right.”
So how long does a background check take?
On average, a pre-employment background check takes two to four days to complete but can move...
Medical Marijuana is Legal in 30 States, Recreational Use is Legal in 9 States; All Use Remains Illegal Federally
Update 08/03/18: California Lawmakers Seek to Protect Medical Marijuana Users From Discrimination in the Workplace.
Pending...
What is an Applicant Tracking System?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software application that enables the electronic handling of recruitment needs. An ATS can be implemented or accessed online on an enterprise or small business level,...
More than 40% of the U.S workforce is expected to be comprised of contingent labor by the year 2020.
Top background screening industry trends to watch in 2018 and beyond
Applicant Tracking Systems, an indispensable tool for busy HR professionals, have changed steadily through the years
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Federal Judge Rules Portion of Philadelphia Salary History Ban Violates Constitutionally-Protected Free Speech
Previous Ruling By 9th Circuit Court Overturned in Rizo v Yovino Case, Prohibits Employers from Using Past Salary to Set Wages
Gov. Rick Snyder signs a bill forbidding localities from adopting salary history bans on March 26
As many states and municipalities across the nation are moving to prevent employers from asking questions regarding a candidate’s salary history in...
TransUnion announces additional changes regarding collection and reporting of public record information
On July 1, 2017, TransUnion, Equifax and Experian adopted increased restrictions in their public records collection practices, requiring each...
DOT Expands the 5-Panel Drug Test to Include Schedule II Opioid Drugs
In a rule published in the Federal Register on November, 13 2017, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it has expanded the standard 5 panel DOT drug test to...
The partnership allows for a seamless integration between AccuSource and NEOGOV’s applicant tracking system
AccuSource recently partnered with NEOGOV, integrating AccuSource’s employment screening solution with NEOGOV’s Insight applicant tracking...
Recent Hiring Gaffe in the White House Emphasizes Importance of Education and Work History Verification
As the unemployment rate continues to drop and the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it is incumbent upon employers to be ever more...
In effort to close gender pay gaps, state and local legislatures prohibit employers from inquiring about past pay history
Women continue to earn approximately eighty cents to each dollar earned by their male counterparts in the same or similar...
Call for mandatory use in effort to crack down on employment of illegal aliens
The fiscal year (FY) 2019 budget from President Trump’s White House calls for the mandatory use of the E-Verify system for all US employers. The E-Verify system is an...
Texas Sues Agency, Claims Administrative Procedure Act Not Being Followed
In 2012, the EEOC issued Enforcement Guidance outlining how employers should use criminal background checks during the hiring process. While preemployment criminal...
UPDATE: Emergency Legislation Replaces Flawed Maine Recreational Marijuana Use Law
June 7, 2018 - The original Maine law referenced below in a blog post from February 9, 2018 has been the subject of controversy for its apparent ban on employers...
AccuSource, Inc. would like to extend our wishes for a prosperous 2018. As 2017 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for your business. Our team looks forward to the continued opportunity to serve as your background screening partner in...
