Latest News about Background Checks (page 10)

deferred adjudication

What Disposition Means on a Background Check

A "disposition" is the outcome of a criminal case, such as a conviction. See how dispositions let you make informed decisions about background checks.

self-check

Ensuring the Information in Your Background Check Is Accurate

What appears on your own background check? Learn how to find out for yourself. Avoid surprises and see what your background check says about you.

FCRA violations

Avoiding Legal Exposure From Faulty FCRA Disclosures

The FCRA requires employers to provide standalone disclosures about background checks to applicants. Learn how simple mistakes can lead to significant legal trouble.

ban the box

Staying on Top of Changes in "Ban the Box" Laws

Local employment laws change frequently, introducing new potential hurdles for hiring managers. There's never a bad time to review your company's compliance status.

youth-sport

Questions to Ask Youth Sports Organizations When Enrolling Your Kids

Youth sports can be an enriching, rewarding activity for kids, but it can also be a dangerous one. Here are four questions to ask your youth sports organization about employee background screening, co...

Harvard Business School Report Calls into Question the Viability of Automated Hiring Technologies

Automated hiring software was supposed to streamline the hiring process. According to a recent report from Harvard, it’s creating new and unfair barriers for some job seekers.

dating apps

The Latest News with Background Checks and Dating Apps

Match Group will soon begin beta testing for the background check feature of its popular Tinder app. That development could change dating apps and dating sites forever as other platforms embrace backg...

fast track hiring

Video Resumes: The Way of the Future?

Are video resumes the key to future recruitment and hiring? In the wake of a TikTok resume project, questions remain about discrimination, employee background screening, and inclusive hiring processes...

FCRA

Recent Supreme Court FCRA Ruling Could Have Implications for Employee Background Screening

A recent Supreme Court ruling on an FCRA class action lawsuit could have implications for employers. While the lawsuit concerned credit reports, the ruling was broad enough that it could impact employ...