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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
FCRA Disclosures and Notifications Many HR departments now use background checks to inform decisions like recruitment, promotion and termination. Whenever background checks are used, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) comes into play. FCRA compliance is actually quite simple to observe.
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
OCTOBER 25, 2023
These notices were required, even if the employer does not order criminal background check reports from a Consumer Reporting Agency, and they are different from FCRA requirements. On one hand, employers must tread carefully to avoid potential legal issues and accusations of discrimination based on criminal history.
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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
MAY 15, 2023
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Specifically, employers cannot discriminate in hiring based on a drug test that detects the presence of “nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.” What Does the Bill Say?
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Given the popularity of these sites, it is not surprising that employers have latched on to them to uncover a virtual treasure trove of personal information on candidates. Facebook and Twitter may be referred to as personal sharing platforms as users most often share personal information with their network of “friends.”
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
MARCH 3, 2023
In June 2022, the City of Atlanta adopted a new ordinance to amend its existing anti-discrimination laws (Chapter 94 of the Atlanta Municipal Code). As HR professionals, it is important to stay informed of these new restrictions and to review and update your company’s hiring policies and procedures accordingly.
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
MAY 1, 2023
AB 2188 and Drug Testing While AB 2188 does not make drug testing for marijuana illegal, it does stipulate that it’s unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on a positive drug test that has found cannabis metabolites.
Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information
JUNE 5, 2023
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Governor Walz signed HF 100 , legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of Minnesota.
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