Minnesota Personal Care Assistants Face State Background Check Delays
January 23, 2023
As Minnesota continues to struggle with shortages in personal care assistants, backlogs in the state’s background check process have prevented some from...
Virginia State Police Background Check Missed Red Flags Before Hiring Trooper That Killed California Teen’s Family
January 20, 2023
The Virginia State Police hired an individual who sexually extorted and kidnapped a fifteen-year-old female a year...
Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Reaches $100 Million Settlement Due to Background Check Failures
January 17, 2023
A popular cryptocurrency exchange has been found guilty of violating anti-money laundering laws due to its failure to conduct adequate...
Simple Marijuana Possession May Make For Complex Background Check Considerations
January 5, 2023
In October, the president of the United States issued a pardon to all citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of simple marijuana possession....
How Employers Can Provide Applicants With Criminal Records a Chance
January 4, 2023
Approximately one in three Americans have a criminal record, making it difficult to find work. In some cases, qualified individuals often find themselves passed...
New Legislation Would Seal Loophole That Allowed Middle School Counselor Convicted of Sex Offense to Remain Employed
December 30, 2022
Virginia’s 2023 General Assembly saw new legislation introduced just before the session. This legislation...
Gainesville City Commission Passes New Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
December 28, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission has passed a new Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. This rule extends the city’s existing law to private employers. In addition,...
CFPB States Consumer Reporting Agencies Must Prevent “Junk Data” From Being Reported
December 25, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released new guidance regarding the responsibility of consumer reporting agencies...
Class Action Filed Against Rideshare Platform and Background Check Provider for Allegedly Failing to Prevent Identity Theft
December 16, 2022
A proposed class action lawsuit in a Florida-based federal court has targeted one of the largest ride-share...
Ohio Senate Passes Sweeping Changes to Criminal Record Sealing, Expungements, and Penalties for Cannabis-Related Offenses
December 12, 2022
On November 30, Ohio’s Senate passed a new bill to expunge and seal criminal records. The bill includes...