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May 08 2015 North Carolina Expunged Criminal Record Bill Signed Into Law

Posted at 12:03h in News

In May of 2013, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation – Senate Bill 91, Prohibit Expunction Inquiry – that will prohibit employers or educational institutions from requesting that job applicants provide information regarding arrests, criminal charges, or criminal convictions that have been expunged. The...

May 08 2015 Understanding The TSA Pre-Check

Posted at 07:01h in U.S. Information Search's blog

In order for frequent airport travelers to reduce time consuming long security lines, the Transportation Security Administration now offers a “pre-check” service. An enrollment fee is accompanied by an interview and a background check. The TSA will then send you to a preferred wait line and...

May 07 2015 Criminal History Requirements for Seattle Employers

Posted at 12:11h in News

As of November 1, 2013, Seattle employers will follow new compliance requirements when using criminal history information during the employment screening process. Seattle Municipal code, Chapter 14.17, Ordinance 124201 was approved in June and states that Seattle employers must do the following: - Consider all job...

May 06 2015 Incomplete FBI Records Affect Hiring Decisions

Posted at 12:15h in News

Employers require complete and up-to-date background check information when making decisions. While many assume that FBI records are the best choice, it has been found that thousands of records are incomplete. An advocacy group for low wage earners known as the National Employment Law Project has...

May 05 2015 Woman to Receive $18.6 Million From Credit Bureau

Posted at 12:18h in News

A poor credit rating may impact your life and reputation in many ways including your job opportunities and your ability to obtain credit. As a result of litigation, a jury has ordered Equifax to pay the largest financial settlement ever, $18.6 Million to a consumer as...

May 04 2015 Background Screenings in Delaware

Posted at 12:23h in News

In order to prevent cases of child abuse, Delaware’s Attorney General Beau Biden is urging employee screening for employees of youth programs and summer camps. While many currently conduct background checks, Attorney General Biden is encouraging parents to contact programs n order to be sure...

May 03 2015 Iowa State Senate Vote to Mandate Public School Background Checks

Posted at 12:32h in News

Background checks are an essential step prior to the hiring of teachers in many school districts. However, not all individuals who are employed and work closely with children are subject to the same scrutiny. Surprising to many parents, the State of Iowa only requires background...

May 02 2015 Boston Proposes Enhanced Background & Court Document Reviews

Posted at 12:36h in News

A new Massachusetts State Law may cause a change in policy for Boston Public Schools. Enhanced background checks will include fingerprinting of all staff members and the possible review of court records to determine if multiple legal events may be an indication of poor character...

May 01 2015 Child Care Safety Enhanced by Georgia Bill

Posted at 12:39h in News

Comprehensive Background Checks are necessary when protecting children. A new bill (House Bill 350) to be signed by the Governor will help ensure that all childcare workers pass a national fingerprint background check every five years. The current policy in Georgia requires day care employees to...

Apr 30 2015 New Form I-9 Now Required

Posted at 12:46h in News

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the official, newly revised Form I-9 for the hiring of all new employees (link below). While it is immediately effective, a 60-day grace period is provided to allow employers processing time to accommodate using...

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