Court case details simple FCRA violation could be costly
As we often say at GroupOne Background Screening, “Know the rules, especially when it involves Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).” Due diligence is always important. We ran across a recent […]
VA accidently hires workers with drug convictions
Excerpted from a Stars and Stripes article by Linda F. Hersey A breakdown in background checks has enabled applicants with criminal drug histories to gain jobs as health care workers […]
Employers favor automation in hiring — except these stages
Excerpted from an Indeed story by Kristy Threlkeld Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology are both used to help businesses operate more efficiently. Recruiters and other human resources (HR) decision-makers […]
“Hair Drug Test” lawsuit leads to $2.6 million settlement
In a November 16 press release, it was announced the City of Boston paid $2.6 million to settle a years-long federal discrimination lawsuit alleging that a “hair test” used to […]