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May 18 2015 State Rules Differ for Sex Offender Information

Posted at 05:19h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Some states allow an individual to petition to be removed from a sex offender list. Fortunately, states are creating laws to protect children by strictly regulating day care center licensing. For example, in 2008, the Virginia General Assembly made it difficult for both non-violent and violent sex offenders...

May 17 2015 EEO Guidelines Present Business Challenge

Posted at 05:29h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Criminal Background Check Guidelines Criminal Background checks are widely used across the nation. Within the last two years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has outlined rules and provided guidance that is intended to prevent employers from discriminating potential hires on the basis of race or...

May 16 2015 Home Depot Faced with a Potential Class Action Lawsuit

Posted at 05:32h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Privacy issues may be violated when employers use credit report information on their current or potential employees. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), is intended to provide protections against information being used – or not reported correctly. Home Depot Inc. may face a class action lawsuit...

May 15 2015 Professional Background Companies – A Worthwhile Investment

Posted at 05:36h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Background checks have become standard when considering a prospective employee. Many small businesses may choose to forgo this process or do a simple check on their own believing there is a lot of free information available online. For many reasons, there needs to be caution...

May 14 2015 Background Checks for Home Health Care Workers

Posted at 05:39h in U.S. Information Search's blog

As the population has aged, home health care has become a necessity. In 2012, approximately 3.5 million Americans received home health care services through Medicare. Services are also provided through private home care agencies and Medicaid. Many states require some background screening in order to protect...

May 13 2015 The Truth About FBI Background Checks

Posted at 06:01h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Employers who are familiar with criminal background checks may have experienced some degree of confusion or frustration when researching their options. A popular assumption often made is that all background checks go through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and that all criminal records are checked....

May 12 2015 Preventing Sex Offenders Access to Students

Posted at 06:32h in U.S. Information Search's blog

In 2010, the Government Accountability Office discovered hundreds of potential sex offenders working in schools throughout the United States. In response, the House of Representatives passed a bill in October 2013 (H.R. 2083) to adjust the hiring process and limit inconsistencies across the states. Thorough Background...

May 11 2015 Social Media And Employee Privacy

Posted at 06:41h in U.S. Information Search's blog

Social media provides a method for sharing personal information such as photos and opinions with friends. When personal posts are public, they may be viewed by potential employers during the hiring process. New digital-privacy laws are currently in effect in approximately 14 states in the...

May 09 2015 Background Checks Vs. Civil Rights

Posted at 06:48h in U.S. Information Search's blog

As the use of background checks become a standard practice during the hiring process, the Equal Employment opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created guidelines for employers use of arrest and conviction records in order to prevent discrimination. New York leads the US in legal protections for people...

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...