Excerpted from a WTOP News Post by Kate Ryan While Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation near Baltimore carries out required criminal background checks on its employees, the department lacks formal policies regarding those records...
Read MoreGroupOne to host June 9 webinar “HR Challenges During a WEIRD 2022”
Just how strange has the past year been? Well, you’ll find out during GroupOne Background Screening’s webinar “HR Challenges During a WEIRD 2022” on Thursday, June 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CST. This complimentary event will be an interactive panel...
Read MoreGroupOne’s WEBVerify – Free, Confidential, Secure!
Here at GroupOne Background Screening, we know that in today’s uncertain times, providing VOEs may be difficult. Offices are closed. Employees are working remote. Turnaround times are confusing. GroupOne is proud to provide WEBVerify, an advanced...
Read MoreReminders for employers after employee is awarded $450,000 for unwanted birthday party
Excerpted from a Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC Blog A jury recently awarded a Kentucky man $450,000 after his employer threw him a surprise birthday party against his wishes, and then terminated him for how he reacted. The employee had an anxiety...
Read MoreHemp-infused drinks could potentially cause soldiers to fail drug tests
We ran across an interesting story this week involving a Rockstar energy drink potentially causing soldiers to fail drug tests. The new PepsiCo drinks, dubbed “Rockstar Unplugged,” are infused with hemp seed oil as well as B vitamins, spearmint...
Read MoreU.S. Department of Justice provides employer guidance on opioid addiction and the ADA
Excerpted from a Shawe Rosenthal LLP Blog by Fiona W. Ong In the context of the opioid crisis, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued Q&A guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may apply to those in treatment for...
Read MoreTop-5 ways to build a diverse and inclusive company culture
Excerpted from a JAMS Blog by Joanna Saint Louis Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a clear business differentiator. It has never been more critical, particularly in light of the pandemic which has brought about a mass exodus of...
Read MoreArizona strengthens background check requirements for nursing home employees
Excerpted from a National Law Review article by Nonnie L. Shivers and Aaron S. Nava On March 18, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed 19 bills into law, including, most notably for nursing home and assisted living facility employers, Senate Bill...
Read MoreExtraordinary workplace misconduct: Celebrating you is a piece of cake…
Excerpted from a Shawe Rosenthal LLP blog by Garrick Ross and Fiona W. Wong In the latest entry in our series on extraordinary workplace misconduct, we must come to terms with the fact that not everyone loves birthdays or surprises. And, when an...
Read MoreBackground screening for manufacturers 101 – What to look for!
Employees for manufacturing companies are involved in so much of what our country produces on a daily basis. That’s a heavy responsibility and manufacturers need to know their employees are reliable and safe. A good background check should...
Read MoreI’m headed to Luckenbach! California to consider adoption of four-day workweek
We read last week about a new bill being proposed by California Assembly members Cristina Garcia and Evan Low to make the state’s official workweek 32 hours for companies with 500 or more employees. Assembly Bill 2932 proposes to make a...
Read MoreGroupOne’s drug testing – a powerful tool for your company!
Simply put, GroupOne’s drug testing is money in your company’s pocket. Employment drug testing is a powerful tool that provides far-reaching company benefits. Today, more than 65% of companies utilize drug testing programs. Here’s the advantages...
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