Excerpted from a Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Blog by Kristin Hardy You might think your run-of-the-mill cybersecurity training is sufficient. You might think that by “checking the box” on generic training you have fulfilled your...
Read MoreThe modern approach to employee screening, vetting and background checks
Excerpted from a Security Blog by Russ Law Employee misconduct is a big problem that is too often ignored. Counterproductive work behavior costs U.S. companies $200 billion per year, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that...
Read MoreGroupOne’s WEBVerify – Free, Confidential and 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 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 MoreLawmakers file bill requiring landlords to conduct background checks on apartment employees
Excerpted from a News 7 Miami story Florida lawmakers have introduced a new bill in honor of 19-year-old Miya Marcano who was killed at her apartment complex in Orlando earlier this year. If passed, the bill, titled “Miya’s Law” would require...
Read MoreCybercrime 2020 – The Rise of “Vishing”
Excerpted from Lexology by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP As if 2020 hasn’t caused enough hardship and headaches for employers already, the FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) recently issued a joint...
Read MoreSerious Security – Your data is safe with GroupOne!
At GroupOne Background Screening, we are always in “lockdown.” We understand how important your data is, so we go to great lengths to keep your information safe! All connections are via HTTPS and have a minimum of 128-bit encryption. A 256-bit...
Read MoreDid you know GroupOne does Electronic I-9 and E-Verify?
An I-9 is required for every single employee, but there’s no reason why I-9s or E-Verify checks should be cumbersome. GroupOne’s online system make I-9 and E-Verify processing quick and easy so you can focus on what matters most: hiring...
Read MoreDid you know GroupOne does Electronic I-9 and E-Verify?
An I-9 is required for every single employee, but there’s no reason why I-9s or E-Verify checks should be cumbersome. GroupOne’s online system make I-9 and E-Verify processing quick and easy so you can focus on what matters most: hiring...
Read MoreFirm illegally fired pregnant officer, EEOC lawsuit alleges
Excerpted from The News Tribune By Alexis Krell A Tacoma-based company illegally fired a pregnant security officer, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a lawsuit this week. The EEOC filed its lawsuit against the Oatridge...
Read MoreCity braces for protests ahead of ‘drag queen story time’
Excerptd from FOXSanAntonio By Jordan Bontke As the City of Leander is preparing for demonstrators for an upcoming drag queen story time event, the pastor of the hosting church said the city needs a progressive worship space. On Saturday, Ryan...
Read MoreCredit reporting agencies face pressure from skeptical U.S. Congress
Excerpted from a Reuters blog by Pete Schroeder The nation’s major credit reporting agencies faced renewed scrutiny from Congress last week, as lawmakers consider legislation overhauling the industry. Top executives from the three major credit...
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