fcra compliance

How far back should you search criminal backgrounds for your applicants and employees? What are the restrictions in place? Should you search a different length...

Recent developments in Michigan and California may be a sign of a larger, nationwide (and global) shift toward increased protection of personal data. This can help...

In transportation, there are four reports that most employers will request when reviewing applicants for driving positions at their company. These are: MVR: Motor Vehicle...

While employers are evaluating background screening services or making policy decisions about employment background checks, there are multiple references to “seven years.” This can create...

Global background checks are expected to be even more common in 2022 as many employers are taking advantage of a remote workforce to expand talent...

Employers that use background screening methods to vet potential employees are likely aware of their obligations when making employment decisions based on a report’s findings....

A growing number of states are beginning to implement new identity protection rules that may impact employer background screening. As more court records have personal...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on June 25, 2021, in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, an important case about who may have standing in...

Changes in background screening legislation are occurring at state and local levels across the U.S. This complex patchwork of regulations creates a complicated landscape for...

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...