Latest News about Background Checks (page 4)

Uber Releases New Safety Report with Troubling Data

Ridesharing service Uber released a safety report covering the period of 2019-2020. While the company touts its safety record, the numbers reveal that troubling trends continue.

Military Contractor Spy Scandal Has Lessons for All Employers

A former US servicemember entered a guilty plea after the government discovered he sold classified secrets to China while working as a contractor. What can all employers learn from this?

Should You Erase Your Online Presence When Applying to Jobs?

Social media posts can say more about you to potential employers than you might like. Some now argue for wiping your social presence when you're a job applicant—should you?

The Latest Changes in Clean Slate Legislation

More states have taken up the cause of fair chance or second chance legislation. We take a quick look at the latest updates around the nation.

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Some States Enact New Fingerprint Background Check Laws

In an effort to improve the safety of schools and childcare, some states have recently enacted new fingerprint background check requirements. Are these solutions a superior option to traditional check...

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How Should Businesses Approach Hiring the Formerly Incarcerated?

A vast number of Americans have been incarcerated, and the challenges they face upon release often include getting a job. How should businesses approach these candidates?

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Why Pre-Employment Screening & Ongoing Criminal Monitoring Really Matter

Are tools to screen for past crimes or recent criminal acts really worth the effort to obtain and use? Yes—very much so. Recent news stories highlight the red flags they could raise.

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Teachers Accused of Abuse: Highlighting the Importance of Protecting Students

In this quick roundup of recent news, we look at how failures and lapses at the institutional level can leave students vulnerable and how employers must do more to protect those in their care.

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Nationwide Housing Crisis Drives Controversy Over Tenant Screening

With a housing market leaving many buyers shut out and a rental market burdened by inflation, controversy has erupted over landlords who make it harder to qualify for property.