February 28, 2023 | Jenni Gray
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...
July 5, 2022 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...
May 10, 2022 | Jenni Gray
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...
March 22, 2022 | Jenni Gray
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...
March 14, 2022 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...
December 14, 2021 | Shannon Shoemaker
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....
September 7, 2021 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...
August 3, 2021 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...
April 13, 2021 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...
March 16, 2021 | Shannon Shoemaker
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...