Latest News about Background Checks (page 12)

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Illinois Adds New Restrictions for Employers Using Criminal Background Checks

Illinois recently updated its Human Rights Act to include restrictions for the use of criminal background checks in hiring. Employers that fail to comply with state background check restrictions will ...

FBI background checks

Background Screening Waived for Staff at Migrant Facilities

The Biden administration has come under fire for waiving FBI background checks at emergency migrant facilities near the Mexican border. While staff and volunteers are still subject to background check...

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Background Checks to Protect Minors

In services providing child care, the background check is among critical resources for safety. See everything you need to know about this important tool.

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Background Screening for Dating Goes Mainstream: Tinder Adds Background Checks

Match Group, the company that owns Tinder and several other dating apps, recently announced that it would be rolling out a new background check feature. The news could push broader adoption of backgro...

Child Care, Foster Care, and Background Checks to Protect Minors

A daycare background check is essential for protecting vulnerable children while their parents work. Explore what goes into the process and other facts to know.

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A Legal Update on Background Screening Laws in Philadelphia and Illinois

Legislative changes in Philadelphia and Illinois will affect how employers in these jurisdictions use background checks and credit checks for employment decisions. Read our report to learn the key det...

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An Update on Fair Chance Housing Ordinances and Tenant Background Checks

Landlords in 2021 must navigate significant regulatory upheaval in tenant background checks and federal housing vouchers. Here’s an update on recent ordinance activity in both categories.

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New York City Expands Fair Chance Employment Ordinance

A new amendment to New York City’s Fair Chance Act significantly expands ban the box legislation. The changes will affect how employers utilize background checks for existing employees, handle pending...

Avoiding Data Bias When Hiring

Using AI in hiring can help bring new efficiencies to the process. It can also bring “data bias,” in which an AI framework introduces biases from gender to racial discrimination. Here’s what employers...