Time limit – how far back do background checks go?
Here at GroupOne Background Screening, we are often asked, “How far back do background checks go?” Sometimes we’ll answer, “They go all the way back!” We are kidding, of course. […]
Background check company’s faulty report leads to trial
We ran across an interesting case in San Diego this week. Specifically, a background screening company will face trial over claims it produced an inaccurate and outdated report that led […]
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.
Update for employers regarding change to background check summary of rights
Excerpted from a McDermott Will & Emery Blog by Marjorie C. Soto Garcia and Cristell Fortune The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released an updated version of the “A […]