Over 100 child care centers in Florida are involved. Rather than order the tests, workers forged signatures on documents stating the checks had been performed.An investigation with the Department of Children and Families shows more than 100 child care centers did not have proper background ... [More]
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College students with criminal records in New hampshire have a chance to explain the incidents [More]
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Volunteers may have to pay for background checks Employees or job applicants next? [More]
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A looming legal battle in Texas questions whether fingerprinting as part of background checks may be a violation of religious freedom. According to a report from KTRE-TV Channel 9 in Lufkin, TX and comments by her own attorney, Pam McLaurin, a kindergarten teacher in Polk County, TX wit... [More]
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Update from CBSNews.com (11/06/09): “University Backs Away From New-Hire DNA Testing” – The University of Akron is backing away from a controversial new policy, which appears to be the first in the nation, saying that new hires can be DNA tested as part of a background... [More]
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