by Chelsy Shedden | Nov 7, 2018 | Background Checks, Hiring, Laws
Written By: Blank Rome LLP The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) provides federally-imposed limitations on all employers who seek information from a Consumer Reporting Agency about an applicant or employee for use in making an employment decision, such as a hiring or...
by Chelsy Shedden | Oct 10, 2018 | Background Checks, Hiring, Laws
Written By: Jill L. Rosenberg, Joe Liburt and Jessica R. L. James Employers across the country should dust off their background check policies and forms and be mindful of recent developments related to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). FCRA mandates...
by Chelsy Shedden | Oct 4, 2018 | Background Checks, Hiring
Written by: Molly Gerner A background check is one of the most crucial pre-employment screening steps that are necessary for small businesses and companies before making a decision to hire. As a small business owner, running a background check on any potential...
by Chelsy Shedden | Sep 18, 2018 | Background Checks, Criminal Record Expungement, Hiring, Laws
Written By: Fisher Phillips In an effort to increase the state’s potential workforce, the South Carolina General Assembly passed legislation last week that will expand the state’s current expungement law and allow individuals to more easily remove criminal convictions...
by Chelsy Shedden | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Recently, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted “An Act to Amend the Law Regarding a Certificate of Relief For Criminal Convictions” (the “Act”). The Act will become effective on December 1, 2018, and applies to petitions for relief filed on or after that date....
