2025 is in full swing... can you believe it? And, as we reflect on last year's transformative trends, it’s clear that 2024 was more than a series of challenges—it was an opportunity for Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) to innovate, adapt, and evolve. 1. Clean Slate Legislation The Clean Slate Movement remains an important trend to...
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Will Your DUI Show Up on Your Background Check
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It is not unusual to have gotten a traffic ticket at some point in your life. A ticket can be stressful and expensive, but it’s usually a relatively easy process—you pay the fine or contest the ticket and move on. Unfortunately, the simplicity of this process oftentimes leads people to believe that a DUI charge...
Biometric Identity Verification for Enhanced Security In the rapidly evolving landscape of background check screening, biometric identity verification is emerging as a robust and secure method to authenticate individuals. The integration of biometric technology promises to revolutionize how organizations establish the identity of candidates during the screening process. Biometric verification involves using unique physical or...
As we progress through 2024, navigating the shifting rules of minimum wage laws across various states becomes more than a mere compliance exercise—it’s a strategic imperative. This article serves as your compass, guiding through significant hikes and subtle tweaks in minimum wage rates from coast to coast. Whether you’re a business owner or a curious...
Background checks are an essential part of various processes in today's world, from hiring employees to renting apartments. Employers, landlords, and even individuals seek to uncover information about a person's past to make informed decisions. However, the realm of background checks can be complex and often raises questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness. In this...
California’s equal pay data reporting law applies to private companies that have at least 100 employees nationwide on payroll and at least one California employee. The reporting deadline for the 2023 reporting year is May 8, 2024. Employers must upload their California employee pay data no later than this date. Employers only need to report...
New regulations effective October 1, 2023, will impact how employers may consider criminal history in employment decisions.[1] The Fair Chance Act (FCA)[2] prohibits California employers with five or more employees from inquiring into, considering, distributing, or disseminating information related to an applicant's criminal history until after the employer has made a conditional offer of employment....
As an HR professional, you know that employment background check laws are constantly in flux. You must keep current with the changes in the regulations and laws to ensure your company remains compliant. Even unintentional violations of the background check laws could expose your business to legal liability, penalties, and reputational harm. Several new employment...
Conducting a layoff is a difficult process that some businesses may have to face. The basic compliance components to review during the layoff/RIF process are outlined below. STEP 1: SELECT EMPLOYEES FOR LAYOFF After an employer has designed its future organizational structure, a system for determining who will stay and who will go must be created....
8 minute read Terminating an employee on a whim can be a risky move for your business. You need a practical and fair process to help reduce your liability. Moreover, it’s best to give employees plenty of time to improve while also providing the tools they need to grow. And, because recruiting, hiring, onboarding and...