Most employers understand that they must meet many federal requirements when moving forward with a background check. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that employers follow a very specific process before legally obtaining information from a background check. A myriad of federal and state court cases can further complicate this matter for employers, though….
Ban-the-box laws have been gaining traction nationally in recent years. New York City is the latest location to adopt additional requirements that impact employers’ rules when conducting employee background checks. The New York City Fair Chance Act, or NYCFCA, went into effect on July 29, 2021, and this law provides additional employment protection for those…
Employee background checks are becoming increasingly common, and they are among the most robust tools employers have for vetting potential job candidates in an increasingly geographically disparate workplace. However, these background checks often make employers and employees nervous. Employees may be concerned with the type of information the employer will request, while employers may be…
Background checks are used for many different reasons. For example, employers and landlords often use criminal background checks to keep their environments safe for other employees and tenants. And while running a background check on someone is becoming more common, there are legal protections in place to preserve the job candidate or prospective tenant’s rights…
Many organizations shifted to an operational model that enabled remote working solutions throughout the pandemic. And the shift has proven to be permanent for many of these organizations since they recognize that employee productivity doesn’t generally suffer. In addition, the cost savings associated with remote work provide further incentive to continue a work-from-home environment. But…
While most employers understand the value of criminal background checks for job applicants, the recent changes to many workforces have demonstrated that these screenings may be insufficient. There is quite a bit more unsupervised freedom with many employees now working from home or with a hybrid schedule. Supervisors and managers may feel disconnected from the…
The use of employee criminal background checks is becoming more common across many companies in the United States. These background checks can tell the employer tons of important information, some of which may be required in certain industries. For instance, employers hiring drivers may need to know about past driving convictions because hiring the wrong…
More employers than ever before are conducting criminal background checks. And with the pandemic increasing remote hiring, this screening tool is an additional way to ensure that you are only hiring the best possible candidates. But criminal background checks can also serve as a way to mitigate risk and manage liability. Employers have many threats…
Employers conduct background checks for many different reasons. Criminal background checks can flag past offenses that may be relevant for the position you are currently filling. Employment verification checks can ensure that the individual possesses the skills, education, experience, and credentials they say they do. And while background checks are becoming increasingly common and very…
The job application process can be difficult for both employers and potential employees, especially when facing unique challenges and changes to the normal operating procedures. Applicants are seeking new skill sets and focusing on past experiences to highlight current competencies needed to match employers’ demands which are becoming more stringent with requirements. Â Applicants are seeking…
