Homeowners Association Background Checks Cause Problems for Relocated Military Families
Usually, when a military serviceman or woman is relocated to a new area, his or her family has a grace period of 10 days to get their affairs in order, pac
Usually, when a military serviceman or woman is relocated to a new area, his or her family has a grace period of 10 days to get their affairs in order, pac
Koch Industries, one of the biggest private companies in the world, has officially banned the box. The Kansas-based corporation has reportedly removed all
On October 30, 2014, backgroundchecks.com issued a compliance update on the subject of drug testing and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since th
Publix Super Markets Inc. is paying big time for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with its background check policy. It was recently announced
When an applicant, employee, or even a newly elected official refuses to submit to a background check, most would assume that they have something to hide.
Tired of missing out on job opportunities or having your apartment applications rejected because of a criminal record? You aren't alone: many ex-offenders
In October, a major supermarket chain agreed to pay $6.8 million to settle a putative class-action lawsuit alleging that it failed to properly disclose tha
One of the biggest trends in the background check industry over the past few years has been a campaign to make schools safer and more secure. In the wake o
The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of a disability. Under the ADA, employers must provide an employee or applicant who has
Based on Virginia state laws, all college in the state, be they public or private institutions, are required to pass on a list to the Virginia State Police
Not even the government is immune to background check snafus. According to a recent report from the Associated Press, a federal investigator found some pre
There appears to be a new favorite claim among plaintiffs’ attorneys these days. Three class action lawsuits were filed against employers in the past month