Category: Criminal Searches
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Second Chance Hiring: Minimal Risk, Many Rewards
Second-chance hiring refers to a growing trend among employers to hire people with criminal records—offering them a â€...Read More -
Why Continuous Background Screening is Crucial: Four Scenarios
In most industries, risk management is an ongoing and continuous process. Venture capital firms, for example, would not ...Read More -
Criminal History and Discrimination: Assessing Applicants Properly
Two trends relating to best practices for hiring are on the rise in 2021. First, more firms are using employment backgro...Read More -
How Fair Chance Hiring Can Benefit Your Business
Everyone should have a fair shot at a job opportunity, especially previously incarcerated people who have paid their deb...Read More -
Understanding the Differences in Canada Criminal Record Searches
You’ve narrowed down your hiring search and found the candidate most qualified for the position. You are aware you n...Read More -
Austin First in Texas to “Ban the Box” for Private Employers
Austin’s City Council passed Ordinance 20160324-019 (DRAFT)*, adding Chapter 4-15 to the City Code and making Austin...Read More -
Philadelphia Ban the Box Effective Monday, March 14, 2016
As Accurate Background previously reported, Philadelphia’s Ban the Box legislation Bill No. 150815 goes into ef...Read More -
Philadelphia Ban the Box Grows Bigger
Philadelphia’s City Council recently passed an amendment to their existing ban the box legislation that goes much fur...Read More -
Oregon’s Ban the Box Effective January, 1st 2016
Oregon’s Ban the Box initiative House Bill 3025 goes into effect on January 1, 2016. This law prohibits any employe...Read More -
NYC’s Fair Chance Act: Latest on Article 23-A
New York City’s Ban the Box legislation the “Fair Chance Act,” which went into effect this past Octob...Read More