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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

Drug Screening

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

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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

Compliance and Legislation

How Can You Ensure Your Background Checks are Compliant with FCRA and EEOC Regulations?

Understanding background check compliance and regulation requirements is essential to avoid lawsuits. See what to know about the EEOC and FCRA.

By Michael Klazema | 07/27/2023

Cannabis

Missouri Enacts New Laws Impacting Cannabis Sector Background Checks

In Missouri, new cannabis sector background checks will come into force soon—but it could also expand banking access. See what's changing.

By Michael Klazema | 07/24/2023

Background Checks for Employers

What SMMEs Can Learn From HireRight's 2023 Benchmark Report

What's the current state of background checks for employment? We examine the key takeaways from HireRight's new benchmark report for 2023.

By Michael Klazema | 07/24/2023

School and Education

Could Future Background Checks for Schools Include Instant Visitor Screening?

Are instant background checks for schools and their visitors the way of the future? See why some districts think visitor screening is the way forward.

By Michael Klazema | 07/18/2023

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Law Would Expand Healthcare Background Checks for Senior Care

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

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?

#1 criminal conviction database with more than 650 million criminal records

Help Me Choose

Is Automated Background Screening Here for Good?

Federal Government Works to Expand Background Checks in Tribal Areas

How Can You Ensure Your Background Checks are Compliant with FCRA and EEOC Regulations?

Missouri Enacts New Laws Impacting Cannabis Sector Background Checks

What SMMEs Can Learn From HireRight's 2023 Benchmark Report

Could Future Background Checks for Schools Include Instant Visitor Screening?

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