The Police Record Checks Reform Act 2015 was passed by the Ontario government on December 1, 2015 and was scheduled to go into effect November 1, 2018. The act required that the results of a positive criminal conviction search be shared with a...
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Once upon a time, a well-educated, dynamic HR Manager had a customer service department supervisor position to fill. The previous supervisor departed with little notice, leaving the HR Manager under significant pressure to find a suitable...
Delaware has proposed legislation that can provide a clean slate for those with certain types of misdemeanor offenses. Referred to as the “Clean Slate Act,” the legislation would allow the automatic sealing of records for non-violent federal...
"Employers Universally Using Background Checks to Protect Employees, Customers, and the Public"
The National Association of Professional Background Screeners recently published the results of their second nationwide survey of human resources...
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...
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
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...
As pre-employment background check procedures continue to exist as a large part of the hiring process, there are instances where an employer will find that the applicant has a criminal history.
Handling this sensitive manner in a professional way...
One of the key issues that exist among employers looking to hire new employees is the background check process.
Many organizations require an HR background check before an offer is extended.
With so many nuances in place, including issues like ...
The hiring process is a lot like dating in the 21st century. You assume everyone on the latest dating app is embellishing at least one of their characteristics, and you hope it isn't the part about not having a criminal past.
Fortunately, our...
For many hiring managers, the cost of performing
background checks
is a small price to pay for the assurance of hiring the right individual for a job. Others, especially those leading the human resource functions of small businesses, may look...
