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Top 5 Background Screening Trends in 2016

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Background checks have been around for years. In the past, it was a bit harder, and the background checks reports were shallower, as most of the background checks were done manually. Besides these obvious changes, background checks have had several changes in the last few years.

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Pay Transparency: Court Order Directs OFCCP to Release EEO-1 Reports

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A federal court in California has ordered the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to release the EEO-1 reports of federal contractors. The contractors had filed an objection to the release of their data in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Further, the OFCCP prohibits contractors from, “ ….discharging

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Five Critical Steps of Criminal Record Check Compliance

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There are many types of background screening checks from criminal record checks to education and employment verifications to social media screening. Each type of check has specific practical considerations and compliance matters that must be followed. Best Practices Criminal Record Check Compliance.

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6 Ways to Ensure ADEA compliance

Accurate Background

This month marks the 54th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), an act which, “forbids employment discrimination against anyone at least 40 years of age in the United States.”. This study illustrates how the discrimination of older workers is still not uncommon even in today’s workplace.

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5 Reasons Why HR Compliance is More Complicated Than Ever

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Because compliance is changing so quickly on the state and federal level, HR departments are finding it more and more challenging to keep up with current regulations and changes to employment law. Non-Compliance in HR is Complicated and Expensive. Your vendor partner should have comprehensive and up-to-date information on each.

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Starting 2018 With FCRA Compliance

Sterling Check

Background screening is a highly regulated industry. Sterling Talent Solutions conducts a quarterly FCRA Compliance webinar series to keep attendees current on the latest FCRA guidelines and legislation impacting the hiring process. Candidates are protected under various local, state and federal laws. Pre-Adverse Action.

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Salary History Bans Laws Expand Across US

Sterling Check

In August 2016, Massachusetts was the first state to pass a law preventing employers from asking job candidates about their salary history in an interview. Since 2016, seven other states and cities have passed salary history banning legislation. The law is similar to other state’s salary laws but takes discrimination further.