With such high-profile incidents as an Uber Eats driver in Atlanta who allegedly shot and killed a customer in February, employers have increasingly been inspired to root out problematic employees. And for good reason! Today, studies show 33% of...
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 MoreMeals on Wheels volunteers must submit fingerprints for background checks
Excerpted from Gainesville Times By Joshua Silavent When former Gov. Nathan Deal signed a law in May 2018 to require background checks for caregivers, it was met with a no-brainer kind of reaction. The law, which will take effect this October...
Read MoreThe state of renters’ rights in Minneapolis
Excerpted from Minnesota Daily By J.D. Duggan Amid the tight Minneapolis housing market, City Council members and state lawmakers seek to balance the power dynamic between renters and landlords. A variety of citywide renter protection policies...
Read MoreShould you run a background check on freelancers?
Excerpted from BOSS Magazine By BOSS Editorial Team Not long ago, even the most minor hires held a lot of gravity. You would spend time tracking down the right person or company, do your due diligence, and meet with them in person. However...
Read MoreEmployers paid out $174M to resolve background-check lawsuits
Excerpted from HR Dive By Valerie Bolden-Barrett Dive Brief: • In the past decade, employers resolving class-action lawsuits over alleged background check violations paid out a total of $174 million, a new compilation of court records showed. •...
Read MoreBus driver arrested, suspected of DUI
Excerpted from KPCW By Renai Bodley Miller The driver of a Park City bus is suspected of driving under the influence after the bus went off the road Saturday morning. Only the driver and a passenger were on board, and neither one was injured...
Read MoreCity braces for protests ahead of ‘drag queen story time’
Excerptd from FOXSanAntonio By Jordan Bontke As the City of Leander is preparing for demonstrators for an upcoming drag queen story time event, the pastor of the hosting church said the city needs a progressive worship space. On Saturday, Ryan...
Read MoreWho will be allowed in Daytona homeless shelter?
Excerpted from The Daytona Beach News-Journal by Eileen Zaffiro-Kean Four months before First Step Shelter is slated to open, decisions about who can stay there and what the rules will be once they’re welcomed inside as residents are still a work...
Read MoreLaw requires background checks for court-appointed advocates
Excerpted from The Ada News By Eric Swanson A new law requiring an additional background check for people who want to become advocates is a major step forward for the 22nd Judicial District’s Court Appointed Advocates program, the...
Read MoreThe city of Kansas City, Missouri bans salary history inquiries
Excerpted from Lexology By Stinson LLP Kansas City employers soon will be prohibited from asking job applicants about their salary history information, including prior compensation and benefits. Under a new ordinance passed by the KCMO City...
Read MoreIgnorance of the risks of social media background checks is ‘Widespread’.
Excerpted from The Global Recruiter By Newsdesk Background and identity services provider Sterling has called for greater awareness around the intricacies and potential risks behind social media background checks. This comes following a survey...
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