Category: Background Screening - Page 2

05 Sep 24

Ban the Box: What Employers Need to Know for Effective Screening

“Ban the Box” started as a literal phrase meaning to ban the box on employment applications after the question “Have you been convicted of a crime” with a box for yes or no. It’s gone much beyond that now, prohibiting any type of inquiry or criminal record check before…

04 Sep 24

Screening Your Entire Network: The Risks of Neglect and the Consequences of Lost Trust and Lawsuits

Is your company currently screening only a portion of the employees and contractors in your network for criminal history? If so, you may be greatly increasing your risk of negligent hiring and/or retention lawsuits, potentially damaging the reputation of your business, and putting your employees and customers at risk. Who…

13 Aug 24

Navigating California’s Clean Slate Law SB 731: How PlusOne Screening Solutions Helps Employers Adapt to New Record Clearing Regulations

In April we wrote of the rising popularity of Clean Slate laws. A clean slate measure is a policy that seals or expunges records of certain criminal offenses after a person goes a specified amount of time without committing another offense. These initiatives aim to provide a fresh start to…

20 Jun 24

Walgreens Settles FCRA Class Action Lawsuit

Walgreens has agreed to settle a case alleging that the national drugstore chain violated the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by sending a disposition email—a message notifying job applicants that they were disqualified from employment based on the results of their background check—too soon after the applicants received a…

16 May 24

Rising Popularity of Clean Slate Measures Amidst Ban The Box Initiative Deceleration

In the dynamic landscape of employment verification and background checks, keeping up with changing regulations and trends is non-negotiable. For years, the ‘Ban The Box’ movement has championed fair hiring practices, advocating for removing the checkbox asking about criminal histories in job applications. However, as the Ban The Box initiative…

02 May 24

New Background Screening Regulations for Los Angeles County

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County announced in February 2024 that it will no longer permit criminal search databases on court records using an individual’s birth month or year, either online or in courthouse kiosks. While this change was intended to prioritize privacy and reduce the risk of identity…

02 May 24

Introduction of Our Income Verification Guide

Income verification is a critical process in various contexts, including loan applications, renting properties, and qualifying for certain types of financial assistance. It serves to confirm an individual’s earnings to ensure they meet the requirements of a specific transaction or agreement. Here’s what you need to know about the methods…

03 Mar 24

Trends in Employment Drug Testing

Drug testing for employment screening is undergoing some changes, particularly, testing for cannabis. Drug screening for employment used to be fairly rare outside of mandated Federal testing such as that required by the Department of Transport and other Federal jobs. Private employers, without a mandate followed for safety sensitive positions…

03 Mar 24

4 Common Concerns About Outsourcing Employment Background Screenings

In the modern business landscape, employment background checks are crucial for maintaining a safe and competent workforce. However, the decision to outsource these screenings can prompt a range of concerns for business owners, HR professionals, and recruitment agencies. Here, we dissect four common worries and explain how outsourcing can not…

08 Dec 23

Background Checks for Employees in California: Laws That Impact Background Screening

When it comes to building a successful and trustworthy team, background screening plays a pivotal role in the hiring process. In this blog post, we'll explore why background screening is crucial for businesses and how it contributes to creating a secure and reliable work environment.

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