EEOC report focused on hiring workers with arrest history
Excerpted from a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission press release The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last week released two companion reports examining the federal employment of workers with arrest […]
Texas decimates local Fair Chance Hiring laws
Excerpted from a Forbes Article by Alonzo Martinez In the intricate landscape of employment law, the Lone Star State has recently taken a bold step by preempting local laws and […]
Will limiting background checks make housing fairer?
Excerpted from a VOX article by Rachel M. Cohen Every year, more than 600,000 people leave US state and federal prisons. Then they need to find a place to live. Researchers […]
A few 2023 challenges for background screenings
Though 2023 is not unique when it comes to background screening challenges – our business is constantly evolving – employers should note some of the hot issues this year. Last year, the CFPB raised concerns about inaccurate identity matching and is considering a rule to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to improve such screenings.