Bright-line rules may seem convenient but beware if you use any type of bright-line rules in your criminal background screening programs. Dollar General learned this lesson after it faced a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
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Arkansas Court Clerk Ordered to Fulfill FOIA Request by NAPBS Member Courthouse Concepts
In a victory for court record researchers and consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), the Circuit Court of Pulaski County Arkansas, Second Division, granted...
When looking for that next great future employee, you want to make sure your process is refined. When you cast a wider net, you’re guaranteed a few more fish being caught, but is that always the best? Some of those candidates you end up meeting...
Courts Hold Independent Contractors Are Not Employees under FCRA Extended Protections for Employees and Employment Applicants
One of the less standard areas of employment background screening involves the use of credit reports. While most consumers are familiar with the use of credit reports in housing and the lending industries, credit reports can also be helpful in...
The Northern District of California provided additional guidance to employers with its decision in Soman v. Alameda Health Systems. Plaintiff Jas Soman brought a possible class action against Alameda Health Systems, arguing that Alameda had...
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act was signed into United States Federal Law by President Donald Trump on May 24, 2018. The legislation will go into effect on September 21, 2018 and requires new language to be...
Recent FCRA Class Action Dismissals Show Promise for Consumer Reporting Agencies and Employers
Lawsuits brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have been picking up steam for years, resulting in sometimes million-dollar settlements for...
"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
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...
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...
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...
When developing background screening programs, many employers and hiring managers first assess their organization’s needs. They typically create a list of necessary background check components, and look for a vendor like AccuSource to meet their...
Pay inequity has been a hot-button issue in the United States for many years; with women and minorities historically earning significantly less than their non-minority, male counterparts. Now, in 2017, the topic continues to grow in popularity,...
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...
