Background Checks Archives

Parents Call for Annual Background Checks in the Wake of School Counselor’s Firing

Written on September 20, 2022.

Parents Call for Annual Background Checks in the Wake of School Counselor’s Firing for Sex Crime With a Minor September 20, 2022 Parents grow concerned after learning that a convicted sex offender worked as a school counselor for a Fairfax...

NYC Council Reintroduces Bill Barring Background Checks on Prospective Tenants

Written on September 9, 2022.

NYC Council Reintroduces Bill Barring Background Checks on Prospective Tenants New York City has reintroduced an anti-discrimination bill. This bill will prohibit most landlords from using criminal history as a factor when determining tenants’...

Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks

Written on September 1, 2022.

Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks A property management company has reached a staggering $9.73 million agreement. This agreement settles the claims that it violated the...

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Written on August 31, 2022.

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry The real estate industry is an integral part of communities. The workers in this industry help many people, assisting with personal and financial information as part...

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

Written on August 24, 2022.

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks The primary purpose of running a background check on a new hire is to protect your company assets, current employees, and customers. Therefore, confirming that someone is who they say they...

Department of Labor Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks and Other Employment Costs

DOL Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks & Other Employment Costs

Written on August 22, 2022.

Department of Labor Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks and Other Employment Costs The operator of five franchise locations in Mississippi must pay $114,427 in civil penalties, back wages, and liquidated damages. These...

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws

Written on August 1, 2022.

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws All businesses must consider many candidates in their search for the best employees. Unfortunately, applicants with criminal backgrounds often go overlooked despite their qualifications because...

Delaware Lawmakers Vote to Reduce Barriers to Career Licensure for Those With Criminal Records

Written on July 26, 2022.

Delaware Lawmakers Vote to Reduce Barriers to Career Licensure for Those With Criminal Records Delaware lawmakers have recently voted to remove criminal history restrictions on career licensure in many high-demand fields. The bill sponsored by...

Compliance Challenges in Performing Background Checks for Healthcare Employers

Written on July 20, 2022.

Compliance Challenges in Performing Background Checks for Healthcare Employers Federal and state regulations often encourage or require background checks, especially in the healthcare industry. Over time, however, these background checks have gained...

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over Unlawful Background Checks

Written on July 13, 2022.

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over Unlawful Background Checks A Florida-based cannabis dispensary across the United States has agreed to resolve a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting...

Tag: Background Checks

Parents Call for Annual Background Checks in the Wake of School Counselor’s Firing

NYC Council Reintroduces Bill Barring Background Checks on Prospective Tenants

Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

DOL Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks & Other Employment Costs

How Your Company Can Comply With Fair Chance Hiring Laws

Delaware Lawmakers Vote to Reduce Barriers to Career Licensure for Those With Criminal Records

Compliance Challenges in Performing Background Checks for Healthcare Employers

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over Unlawful Background Checks

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