When Employers Lose Sight of the Importance of Background Checks in a Gig Economy
The "gig economy," characterized by the rise of companies such as Uber and Postmates, has transformed more than just the taxi and delivery industries; it h
The "gig economy," characterized by the rise of companies such as Uber and Postmates, has transformed more than just the taxi and delivery industries; it h
A Camden, New Jersey-based organization entrusted with administering federal grant programs will pay $1.1 million to settle United State Department of Just
At the end of June 2018, the governor of Pennsylvania signed the "Clean Slate" law. Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law has a stated intention of reducing the b
In October, Georgia will implement a new background-check-driven law that is intended to protect the elderly and other vulnerable populations from abuse at
When applying for a job, most candidates focus their energy on preparing for the job interview. While the interview is certainly an important part of the e
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District (CMS), the public school district for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (and for Charlotte, its largest city), chang
The role that background checks should play and the impact of what they reveal during the hiring process are under vigorous debate throughout the country.
How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) apply to independent contractor roles? A recent federal court ruling out of the Southern District of Iowa may
Sometimes, employers need to be able to conduct background checks quickly. Perhaps you are trying to reduce your time-to-hire to avoid situations in which