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Massachusetts Might Legalize Psilocybin - What Does It Mean for Drug Screening?

Will employers in Massachusetts need to revisit their employee drug screening policies again? A new measure would legalize certain psychedelics.

By Michael Klazema | 08/21/2023

Cannabis

New Mexico Falls Short on Cannabis Sector Background Checks

Cannabis sector background checks aim to ensure a safe, legal industry as states work to legalize the substance. See how one state missed the mark.

By Michael Klazema | 08/15/2023

Real Estate

Using a Background Check for Real Estate Rental? The Government Says "Put It In Writing"

Are landlords communicating appropriately when they use a background check for real estate purposes? A new FTC reminder says there's room to improve.

By Michael Klazema | 08/15/2023

Background Checks for Employers

How to Share Results of Employee Background Checks

When you're conducting employee background checks for hiring, how should you tell your applicants about their results? See how to communicate better.

By Michael Klazema | 08/10/2023

Health Care

Law Would Expand Healthcare Background Checks for Senior Care

Are the healthcare background checks in today's senior care organizations thorough enough? Some legislators want to empower providers to go even further.

By Michael Klazema | 08/10/2023

Verifications

The Dos and Don'ts of Employment Background Verifications: Tips for HR Professionals

What must you know about conducting background verifications on a candidate's employment history? Follow these top dos and don’ts for HR professionals.

By Michael Klazema | 08/7/2023

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New Employee Drug Screening Rules for Michigan State Jobs

In Michigan, those applying for state jobs will soon no longer need to submit to employee drug screening for cannabis. What does this mean for others?

By Michael Klazema | 08/7/2023

Child Care

Concerns Surround Child Care Background Check Funding

Who should pay for a childcare background check? As new legislation in this area comes into force, non-profits and others grapple with that question.

By Michael Klazema | 08/7/2023

School and Education

Falling Short: Compliance With NCAA Rules on Criminal Background Checks for Schools and Their Athletes

Should criminal background checks for schools extend to athletes? New NCAA rules say yes, but not every school has hurried towards achieving compliance.

By Michael Klazema | 08/7/2023

Driving Records

What is Included in Driving Record Background Checks, and Why Are They Essential for Your Hiring Process?

Is conducting a driving record background check mandatory for your business? What do they contain? Find out the facts you should know about driver screening.

By Michael Klazema | 08/1/2023

Background Checks for Employers

Is Automated Background Screening Here for Good?

Background screening is a key hiring process, but it can be time-consuming. However, new automation tools could change the game. Is this the future of hiring?

By Michael Klazema | 08/1/2023

Criminal Background Checks

Federal Government Works to Expand Background Checks in Tribal Areas

For Native American tribes, disconnection from larger criminal background check systems has been an ongoing problem. New regulations seek to change that.

By Michael Klazema | 08/1/2023

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Latest Updates on Background Checks Industry Trends, Laws & Regulations

Massachusetts Might Legalize Psilocybin - What Does It Mean for Drug Screening?

New Mexico Falls Short on Cannabis Sector Background Checks

Using a Background Check for Real Estate Rental? The Government Says "Put It In Writing"

How to Share Results of Employee Background Checks

Law Would Expand Healthcare Background Checks for Senior Care

The Dos and Don'ts of Employment Background Verifications: Tips for HR Professionals

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New Employee Drug Screening Rules for Michigan State Jobs

Concerns Surround Child Care Background Check Funding

Falling Short: Compliance With NCAA Rules on Criminal Background Checks for Schools and Their Athletes

What is Included in Driving Record Background Checks, and Why Are They Essential for Your Hiring Process?

Is Automated Background Screening Here for Good?

Federal Government Works to Expand Background Checks in Tribal Areas

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