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Los Angeles Enacts Ban-The-Box

On December 19, 2016, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law Assembly Bill 218, known as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, which creates a new ordinance that will limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history of job applicants. The bill was sponsored by City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. and adopted […]

3 Reasons to Choose a NAPBS Accredited Consumer Reporting Agency

American businesses have many consumer reporting agencies to choose from today. With so many choices available it’s important your business know who you’re working with. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners’ accreditation is a must have here.   There are three main points that showthe importance of NAPBS accreditation.These include: You know you’re working with […]

Background Checks: Four Really Critical Facts Employers Need to Remember

Background checks are an effective screening measure for employers who want to protect their liability, assets, and reputation. In an era where employee theft amounts to billions of dollars lost each year, employers can’t afford ignorance. While the background check are an effective resource for alerting employers to potential problems in an employer’s history, this same […]

Discover How To Select A Background Check Provider

Increasingly, businesses are completing background checks for hiring prospects. How to select a background check provider can become confusing and frustrating. Unfortunately, some learn the hard way, bigger is not always better. We want to help you determine what is best for you while providing exceptional customer support and accurate data. Most will start their search for […]

Why You Should Never Skip Employment Verifications

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was originally passed in 1970 to amend and enlarge the sway of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The purpose of the act is to regulate the behavior of the consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) and background checks. If businesses use credit reports or background checks improperly or the CRAs provide information […]

Identifying Diploma Mills On A Resume

Not all education is equally valuable. Some seek higher education that equips them with the skills and knowledge they need for the real world. Others try to cut corners and obtain credentials that they do not rightfully deserve. Spotting diploma mills on a resume is a valuable skill to possess. What Is Wrong With A Diploma Mill? […]

Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was originally passed in 1970 to amend and enlarge the sway of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The purpose of the act is to regulate the behavior of the consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) and background checks. If businesses use credit reports or background checks improperly or the CRAs provide information […]

The Real Cost of Online Background Checks

This past spring, LinkedIn defended itself in a lawsuit brought by six plaintiffs who claimed that they lost jobs because employers used the site to check their references. What happened was this: Tracee Sweet, one of the plaintiffs, said she had applied for a job through LinkedIn and was hired after a phone interview. Then […]

New York Join Ban The Box Movement

On June 10, 2015, the New York City Council voted to prohibit private employers from asking job applicants questions about criminal convictions on job applications.  Under the Fair Chance Act (the “Act”) an employer may ask about an applicant’s criminal history and conduct a criminal background check ONLY after extending the conditional offer.  If the […]