The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
Recent Posts
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Starts Process to Eliminate Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The proposal by the CFPB to remove medical bills from credit reports comes on the heels of a July 2022 decision by the three major credit reporting firms to remove most medical debt from consumers' credit reports. Read More
Reminder: New Criminal History Consideration Regulations for California Employers Effective October 1, 2023
As previously reported , California employers must now adhere to updated changes in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) concerning the use of criminal history information in employment. Read More
Federal Shutdown Averted (For Now); Government to Remain Open Until November 17
A partial government shutdown is still a possibility and would impact government database availability for applicant screening services. Read More
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Venezuela
Announcement means that certain EADs will be extended through 3/10/2025 Read More
The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on Applicant Screening Services; Federal Funding May Expire on September 30
A partial government shutdown would impact government database availability for applicant screening services. Read More