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
California Engages Technology to Identify "Ban-the-Box" Violations
The state's Fair Chance Act restricts employers with five or more workers from asking applicants about past criminal history before extending a conditional employment offer. Read More
Biden Administration Implements Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered under Deferred Enforced Departure
Covered individuals are now eligible to apply for work authorization. Read More
Turkey Product Producer Involved in Class Action Suit Involving Applicant Discrimination Accusations
Plaintiff Douglas Mohr lodged a class action suit in Arkansas federal court on October 5, 2021 claiming violations of Amendment 98 of the Arkansas constitution after Butterball denied him a position per his status as a medical marijuana patient. Amendment 98 allows employers to maintain drug testing programs, deny employment for drug use on company property and refrain from hiring applicants that test positive for substances other than marijuana.... Read More
Homeland Security Focuses Resources on Uncovering Exploitative Employers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a memorandum today stating a focus on unscrupulous employers who exploit the vulnerability of undocumented workers. Read More
Clients Conducting International Checks Must Ensure Disclosure and Authorization Forms are FCRA Compliant
Several international-based vendors have recently communicated that they will be rejecting disclosure and authorization forms that are not clearly separated, as required under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). Read More