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Industry News, Washington, state background check

Audit Reveals Shortcomings in the Washington State Criminal History Database

The Washington State Auditor's Office recently took a look at the state's repository for criminal history information, and the findings were not positive.

Compliance and Legislation, oregon, ban the box, seattle

Does Seattle's "Ban the Box" Ordinance Go Too Far?

As the Fair Chance employment movement continues to gather speed, Seattle is recognized as being one of the few cities nationwide to ban the box for both p

Industry News, school, Background Checks

School Bus Company Experiencing a Driver Shortage in Parts of Minnesota: Are Background Checks the Reason?

Extremely in-depth background checks and pre-employment screening processes can sometimes be a double-edged sword. On one hand, employers want to make sure

sex offender, Florida, sport

Miami-Area Youth Sports Coach is Accused of Molestation for the Third Time

Parents in the Miami area are wondering why a youth baseball coach recently arrested for molesting a child was ever allowed to work with kids, especially s

Industry News, ban the box, Michigan

Michigan Un-Bans the Box

The new law protects any person or entity engaging in or intending to engage in a commercial activity, enterprise, or business in the state, except for loc

Compliance and Legislation, pensylvania

Pennsylvania Amends Background Certification Requirements

Pennsylvania House Bill 1276 amends and clarifies the state’s law that deals with background clearances for employees and volunteers who have direct and ro

Industry News, arizona

New Arizona Law Requires More Transparency from In-Home Care Providers

Arizona-based in-home care services will be required to be more transparent about background checks and several other subjects going forward. Under a new l

Airline Worker Background Checks Still Not Enough to Curb Wrongdoing

Last year, when FBI discovered that airline and airport workers in Atlanta were running a gun running scheme, the Transportation Security Administration vo

Compliance and Legislation, ban the box, ohio, newark

Newark, Ohio Prepares to Ban the Box After Powerful Speeches from Ex-Offenders

The news that the town of Newark, Ohio is considering "ban the box" legislation seems like small change when compared to the fact that New York City recent

Industry News, louisiana

Baton Rouge Daycare was a Front for a "Violent Drug Ring"

News stories about daycares caught operating without the proper credentials, without background checks for their employees, or without necessary safety pre