Posts by Al
Employers must be extra vigilant as high profile news networks cover background screening compliance
A recent report from CBS detailed the dangers of background screening for business owners, but mostly warned candidates of the many non-compliant practice’s in use. As we have shared before, huge corporations like Whole Foods and Home Depot have paid out millions in FCRA class action lawsuits that challenge those companies background check procedures. This…
Read MoreNevada employers may no longer be able to eliminate candidates using marijuana drug testing
After a new drug testing act was signed into law by governor Sisolak on June 5th, most employers in Nevada will no longer be allowed to conduct pre-employment drug screenings for marijuana. The act amends current Nevada law and becomes effective January 1st, 2020.
Read MoreStarbucks hit with multiple FCRA lawsuits after failing to follow adverse action requirements
While most people are talking about a Starbucks cup left in a recent Game of Thrones scene, business owners should be more concerned with the FCRA violations Starbucks is finding itself left with in an upcoming class action lawsuit. According to National Law Review the coffee giant is finding itself facing a class action lawsuit…
Read MoreSocial Security Administration Cracking Down on Unmatched Social Security Numbers!
Recently employers have started to receive Social Security Number Employee Correction Request Notices. The administration has some tips on how to fix this issue.
Read MoreTHC-free drug testing and cannabis industry background screening
At HireSafe we do our best to listen to our clients and bring them the products and information they need to make informed business decisions. That’s the kind of attitude that created our THC-free drug testing panel, and now our recommended screening package for the cannabis industry. THC-free drug testing Employers have been using our…
Read MoreHiring of accused pedophile rocks Albuquerque school system
Officials can’t explain why Martinez was hired without undergoing background checks that would have revealed he is facing child sex charges. (Denver Police) He was slated to be second-in-command at Albuquerque Public Schools, but Timothy Martinez has instead started the year as a fugitive on the run from police in two states before being captured…
Read MoreNAPBS View: Ban the Box Confusing – Boxes in Employers
Guest editorial by: Jennifer Gladstone It seems like every single week we are announcing another state or jurisdiction adding or broadening their “Ban the Box” policies. They each have a slightly different name, and the details about which employers are included vary, but one by one, municipalities are being swept up in the ban the…
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