Latest News about Background Checks (page 9)

Compliance and Legislation

Can AI-Based Hiring Tools Be Fixed?

AI-based hiring tools were touted to save employers time, streamline hiring, and even remove bias from the hiring process. Now, though, critics of these tools – including the New York City Council – s...

Compliance and Legislation

Florida May Mandate Background Checks for Apartment Workers

Following a murder at a student rental apartment near the University of Florida, some lawmakers have proposed changes to the law that would create new background check requirements.

FCRA

CFPB Warns Against Name-Only Matches, Says They May Violate FCRA

The FCRA establishes a broad range of consumer protections. A recent government advisory from the CFPB clarified that certain background reports may not meet FCRA standards.

employee background check vetting

Employers Experiment with Removing Barriers to Hiring, From Resumes to Background Checks

Some employers are experimenting with “open hiring”, a strategy of hiring new employees without interviews, background checks, or other typical pre-employment steps. While this hiring strategy can att...

Drug Testing

Policy Changes and Labor Challenges Mean Fewer Drug Tests

With more states legalizing marijuana for all adults and pressing labor shortages in many industries, some employers have changed course on pre-employment drug screening.

COVID-19, EEOC

EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements After Sweeping Biden Order

The EEOC has updated its guidance for employers requiring vaccinations for workers. The document covers how employers can implement vaccine mandates without violating the ADA, the Civil Rights Act, an...

The Importance of Dates of Birth in Background Checks

In Michigan, lawmakers and courts continue to debate whether to include dates of birth on court records. Learn why the debate has major implications for employer background checks.

employee background check vetting

Labor Shortages, Background Check Delays, and the Risk of Reduced Vigilance

Labor shortages and background check bottlenecks have some employers wondering if they should lower their standards to find workers. Learn why strong background checks and high employment standards co...

fair chance act

Bifurcated Background Checks: Changes in the NYC Fair Chance Act

Recent changes to the NYC Fair Chance Act changed the way that employers conduct non-criminal screening procedures. Learn about the changes and what they mean.