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California’s Governor Newsom Signs Law to Automatically Seal Criminal Records for Felony Convictions

CA Governor Newsom Signs Law to Automatically Seal Criminal Records for Felony Convictions

Written on October 24, 2022.

California’s Governor Newsom Signs Law to Automatically Seal Criminal Records for Felony Convictions October 24, 2022 California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that may shield the criminal records of millions...

Staffing Agency Confirms Background Check on Substitute Teacher Missed Previous Charge

Written on October 17, 2022.

Staffing Agency Confirms Background Check on Substitute Teacher Missed Previous Charge October 17, 2022 A South Carolina substitute arrived at an elementary school while intoxicated and was dismissed shortly after. The school district later realized...

Montana Hospital Reaches Settlement for Hiring OIG Excluded Worker Who Bypassed Background Check

Written on October 7, 2022.

Montana Hospital Reaches Settlement for Hiring OIG Excluded Worker Who Bypassed Background Check October 7, 2022 A Montana state-controlled psychiatric hospital has reached a $90,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

Employer Agrees to $600,000 Settlement Over Insufficient Background Check Disclosures

Written on October 5, 2022.

Employer Agrees to $600,000 Settlement Over Insufficient Background Check Disclosures October 5, 2022 A major California-based provider of general business services has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve claims that it violated the Fair Credit...

Can an Employer Be Held Responsible for What an Employee Does Off the Clock? Dallas County Jury Says…

Written on September 30, 2022.

Can an Employer Be Held Responsible for What an Employee Does Off the Clock? September 30, 2022 A recent $7.35 billion jury award out of Dallas County, Texas, reminds employers that inadequate employee screening and violence prevention strategies...

New Survey Finds Public Expects More Screening of Volunteers Than Is Actually Performed

Written on September 14, 2022.

New Survey Finds Public Expects More Screening of Volunteers Than Is Actually Performed September 14, 2022 A recent study revealed that non-profit institutions, such as schools and religious organizations, rely on volunteers to remain in operation....