
Government
National Background Check Investigation Bureau
On October 1st, the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) officially took over for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as the entity respon
Government
On October 1st, the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) officially took over for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as the entity respon
Drug Screening
On August 12, 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced that it would not reschedule marijuana, leaving it as a Schedule 1 controlled substance for the f
Compliance and Legislation
In state and county courts, ex-offenders can win the right to have their criminal records expunged. In the past, reformed ex-criminals have pursued expunge
Drug Screening
On May 25, 2015, the Ohio Legislature passed House Bill 523 which legalizes the prescription and use of medical marijuana for individuals with serious medi
Volunteer Checks
A few weeks ago, we covered the story of the Listening Ear, a nonprofit organization in Lansing, Michigan that ended up in hot water after discovering that
Real Estate
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (or HUD) wants to crack down on landlords for the use of criminal background checks in housin
Child Care
Care.com, the website that helps families find babysitters and nannies for their children, is facing criticism for a background check blunder in Boston. Ac
Volunteer Checks
The University of North Carolina recently implemented a new policy that requires student volunteers to go through background checks if they will be working
Child Care
A daycare in Georgetown, Texas was suddenly shut down recently, after the new owner of the business discovered that several staff members had not undergone
Compliance and Legislation
Florida could well be the next state to embrace ban the box legislation. State Representative Randolph Bracy is reportedly co-sponsoring a bill that would
Child Care
The city of Pembroke Pines Florida is taking "proactive" steps to keep its vulnerable populations. According to a report from the Sun-Sentinel, Pembroke's
Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors
Thinking about renovating your home and hiring a contractor to handle the work? You should use caution when hiring contractors through HomeAdvisor.com, acc
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