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Can HR Managers Complete I-9 Forms on Behalf of Employers?

Form I-9 and E-verify

Can HR Managers Complete I-9 Forms on Behalf of Employers?

Prompt and accurate completion of the I-9 form is essential for regulatory compliance, but it takes time. Can you authorize HR to handle this task instead?

By Michael Klazema | 10/5/2023

Will the TSA Soon Require a Federal Criminal Background Check for Transit Workers?

Criminal Background Checks

Will the TSA Soon Require a Federal Criminal Background Check for Transit Workers?

Many transit companies use a criminal background check when hiring, but a new TSA proposal would go even further. Learn what you need to know about the changes.

By Michael Klazema | 10/5/2023

What is the process of obtaining a background check?

Background Checks for Employers

What is the process of obtaining a background check?

Using a background check for employment purposes serves your business well in many ways, but how do you obtain one? Explore the process you should know here.

By Michael Klazema | 10/5/2023

Employee Drug Screening Best Practices: Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace

Drug Screening

Employee Drug Screening Best Practices: Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace

How can you use drug screening tools appropriately? Explore how to test without discriminating or acting unfairly towards applicants and employees.

By Michael Klazema | 10/3/2023

The Employer’s Background Check and Employment Verification Guide

Verifications

The Employer’s Background Check and Employment Verification Guide

How do you successfully conduct a background check and employment verification process? Refer to this guide for all the important facts about this key step.

By Michael Klazema | 10/3/2023

Using Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring Practices to Your Advantage

Compliance and Legislation

Using Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring Practices to Your Advantage

Are ban the box and fair chance laws strictly a compliance challenge, or are they an opportunity for your business? Employers benefit from these rules, too.

By Michael Klazema | 10/3/2023

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Promoting Fair Hiring When Using Background Checks in Government

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Promoting Fair Hiring When Using Background Checks in Government

Background checks in the government must take place under new Fair Chance rules, but are those rules having an impact? Hiring managers may have work to do.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

Two CA Companies Fined for Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations

FCRA Compliance

Two CA Companies Fined for Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations

Two California companies face millions in FTC fines for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. See what it means to choose background check providers.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

Will a Background Check Show an Employer if a Candidate Was Fired?

Background Checks for Employers

Will a Background Check Show an Employer if a Candidate Was Fired?

As an employer, the background check is a key tool. Does it have all the info you need to know? See if a background report will tell you when someone was fired.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

Why Experience Matters Alongside the Employer Background Check During Hiring

Criminal Background Checks

Why Experience Matters Alongside the Employer Background Check During Hiring

Alongside the typical employer background check, how deep should you dive into verifying experience? A candidate’s track record matters. See why.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

What Types of Information Can Employers Release for Employment Verification?

Verifications

What Types of Information Can Employers Release for Employment Verification?

Conducting employment verification is a key part of the hiring process. How should your business handle it when other employers ask you for information?

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

Preventing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace

Sexual Misconduct

Preventing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace

Sexual misconduct in workplaces can ruin lives and damage companies. Explore what employers must do and know to reduce this risk as much as possible.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2023

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