Is it discriminatory to use credit history when hiring?
Well, it depends. Using credit history in hiring is generally legal under federal law but can be considered discrimination if it disproportionately impacts protected groups (race, sex, age) without being job-related. While […]
Does speed kill when it comes to background checks?
Can speed kill? Or, more accurately, can a background check be delivered too fast? Please note, speedy or instantaneous background checks are often fast because they rely on pre-indexed, automated […]
A real toothache – dental firm sued over background check
We ran across an interesting court case involving a dental firm and a mysterious background check. The company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly suspending an employee based […]
Background check challenges for 2026
Happy New Year! And with a new year comes new challenges. Such challenges in 2026 center on steering through the intricate state and local laws involving Ban the Box, marijuana legality […]