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The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a significant shift in the professional landscape, ushering in the era of remote work. Driven by the need for social distancing...

The City of Chicago recently made amendments to its 2015 ban-the-box ordinance. It took effect at the end of April 2023 and expands coverage to...

Traditionally, the background check process is performed in tandem with skills assessments and final interviews during the hiring process. However, in 2021, about 19% of...

Continuous employee screening, sometimes known as continuous employee monitoring or “infinity screening,” is the practice of conducting criminal background checks and drug tests for existing...

On February 10th, the California Attorney General’s Office published revised proposed regulations to implement the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  The revised proposed regulations make...

From background screening compliance to drug testing best practices, this year has been filled with employment law updates for HR leaders and hiring managers across...

On August 9th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it reached an agreement with retailer Pier One Imports to resolve a race-discrimination charge...

The seven-year rule is standard in human resources as part of most background check screening processes. It’s also been a rule that most HR leaders...

A new compilation of court records finds that over the past decade employers have paid out over $174 million to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging that...

HR and recruiting leaders are wholly invested in compliance when it comes to background screening and employment law. It’s imperative that we stay on top...