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How the California Consumer Privacy Act Impacts Background Checks

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The new law will provide California residents with more control over their digital information and provide significant penalties to covered companies who fail to comply. The CCPA includes a broad definition of what constitutes “personal information.” How the CCPA Impacts Background Screening.

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3 Ways To Avoid Legal Traps In Candidate Screening

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How Can We Avoid Legal Traps in Candidate Screening ? Conducting a background check is perhaps the best way to make sure that you are hiring the right person for the right job. Screening Law Violations. Most employers are familiar with federal and state laws pertaining to background checks.

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Answers to Your Top Questions About Adverse Action

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9 minutes HR and compliance teams have their hands full in 2024 trying to keep on top of the latest hiring and screening laws — not the least of which is adverse action. Are there any new state or local laws that might apply to your organization’s adverse action process? Estimated reading time: Approx.

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Will 9th Circuit Court Decision Influence Background Check Seven-Year Reporting Rule?

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The seven-year rule is standard in human resources as part of most background check screening processes. It’s also been a rule that most HR leaders are familiar with in that it has been part of the hiring and screening process for most HR leaders and employers for nearly 20 years. A little background: The 9th U.S.

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Appeals Court Expands Definition of ‘Joint Employer’ in Wage Claims

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Employers in several states are facing a new definition of “joint employment” under federal wage and hour law. Background. Joint employment has been a hot topic recently, with the U.S. The 4th U.S. Other courts have interpreted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) too narrowly, the 4th Circuit said.

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Washington State Passes Bill Limiting Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. SB 5123 provides no detailed definition for what constitutes a “nonpsychoactive metabolite.” Meet any “rights or obligations” required by federal law or regulation.

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California Employers Using Criminal History Face New Compliance Obligations

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Employers remain prohibited from requesting and using criminal history information until after a conditional offer of employment. Employers cannot put anything in a job advertisement or posting that indicates a person with a criminal history will not be considered.