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The Risks of Background Screening on Your Own
If you do a quick Google search for DIY background checks, you will find countless websites and articles offering “free”.
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Credit Information Use in Employment Decisions Reaches Federal Level
The debate surrounding credit report use in employment grows louder as more states implement new legislation on the topic. There.
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Removing the Box is Just the Beginning
New Jersey is the most recent state to enact legislation commonly known as “Ban the Box” – requiring employers to.
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Ban the Box Trend Continues
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Ban the Box Comes to Washington, DC
Another jurisdiction has passed Ban the Box legislation for private sector employers – Washington, DC.
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New Jersey Bans the Box – What You Need to Know
On August 11, 2014 Gov. Chris Christie and the state of New Jersey joined the ranks of Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota,.
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What’s the Best Kind of Test for Drug Screening?
Accurate Background’s Senior Vice President of National Accounts was recently featured on HRM America discussing the pitfalls and benefits of.
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Performing a Balancing Act with Criminal Records Checks
A few days ago, on July 26, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a meeting in Washington, D.C..
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The Cost of Non-Compliance: Background Screening Lawsuits on the Rise
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a large settlement this year after an investigation of a global employer’s.
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