by Chelsy Shedden | Dec 5, 2018 | Background Checks, Hiring, Laws
Written by IT-ONLINE Digital transformation is changing the way people and industries engage. Access to information has become easily attainable and platforms have evolved to allow for remote services on-demand. What does this mean for the background screening...
by Chelsy Shedden | Nov 28, 2018 | Background Checks, Hiring, Laws
Written By Aviva Gordon We have all recently been privy to the most contentious job interview of our lifetimes. During Brett Kavanaugh’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, senators noted that this would be the last job interview he would have, if confirmed. As...
by Chelsy Shedden | Nov 14, 2018 | Background Checks, Tenant Screening
Written By: Aly J. Yale Renters aren’t the only ones losing money to fraud and scam artists. According to new data, a whopping 80% of property managers have fallen victim to fraud in the last two years. A full 75% of those landlords were unaware of the scam until...
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...