Excerpted from Newsweek By Jason Murdock Students of a Texas school district must drug tests before they can take part in certain extracurricular activities—including football, choir and chess. In a letter to parents, Bushland Independent School...
Read MoreReport shows critical gaps in church background checks
Excerpted from CBS46 by Mea Watkins LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (CBS46) – As sex offenders continue to dodge state registries, newly released data shows that critical gaps remain in church background checks. Ministry Brands, a leading provider of church...
Read MoreBaker Bill aims to collect more data from Ride-Hailing companies
Excerpted from WBUR Guide By Zeninjor Enwemeka The Baker administration wants to collect more data on ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft and impose strict new penalties on drivers who stalk riders or share their accounts with unauthorized...
Read MoreImproper background checks on job applicants cost employers millions
Excerpted from Benefits Pro By Katie Kuehner-Herbert Employers listen up: If you want to review a job candidate’s credit history, criminal records and other personal information on a background-check report, you must first obtain written consent...
Read MoreStay Compliant with GroupOne’s Sanction List Screening
Fraud-prone providers slipping into states’ Medicaid programs, OIG says Excepted from Becker Hospital Review By Morgan Haefner Some state aren’t properly screening Medicaid providers who are at high risk for fraud, waste and abuse...
Read MoreEven Volunteers need to be checked – GroupOne Volunteer Screening
Excerpted from KESQ News Channel 3 By Lauren Coronado Second man arrested in child abuse case was also a parent-volunteer at local charter school. News Channel 3 has confirmed the second man arrested in a child abuse case last month was also...
Read MoreGroupOne – a “one-stop” shop for I-9 Solution and E-Verify
Check out the story below on U.S. controversy on the hiring of illegal workers. And don’t hesitate to contact GroupOne at sales@gp1.com for your employment verification needs! Excerpted from Washington Examiner By Paul Bedard 64% back...
Read MoreDid you know GroupOne provides Drug Screening?
Drug testing – money in your company’s pocket A safe workplace is a happy workplace, with decreased absenteeism, improved production and minimal turnover. An effective drug testing program is a crucial part of that safety equation. Here at...
Read MoreCalifornia becomes first state to ban Natural Hairstyle Discrimination
Excerpted from Lexology By Squire Patton Boggs On April 30, 2019, we reported that the California State Senate had taken steps toward enacting the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) to prohibit discrimination on...
Read MoreMacy’s accused of discrimination due to criminal history
Excerpted from HR Dive By Jennifer Carsen Macy’s Chief Diversity Officer, Shawn Outler, said in an emailed statement that the company’s policy is not to comment on pending litigation. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and...
Read MoreEEOC sues Valley Tool for disability discrimination
Excerpted from JD Supra by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Company Punished Employees for Complaining About Mistreatment, Federal Agency Charges OXFORD, Miss. – A tool company operating in Water Valley, Miss., violated...
Read MoreWest Virginia to provide free college tuition if students pass drug test
Excerpted from Pacific Standard By Kelley Czajka The program is the first in the country to introduce drug testing as an eligibility requirement. Beginning this week, West Virginia residents will be eligible for free community college tuition for...
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