11/12/2025 SHRM Leaderboard
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Background Screenings: Best Practices Checklist

Background Screenings: Best Practices Checklist

If you’re involved in hiring or background screening for a business or organization, then it is imperative to follow federal, state and local laws where you...

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Atlanta GA Prohibits Discrimination Based On Criminal History - Backgrounds Online BLOG

Atlanta GA Prohibits Discrimination Based On Criminal History - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The City Council passed an Ordinance that makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against job seekers simply because they have any type of criminal...

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Connecticut’s Criminal Records Erasure Bill - Backgrounds Online BLOG

Connecticut’s Criminal Records Erasure Bill - Backgrounds Online BLOG

Legislators in Connecticut passed a “Clean Slate” Act that is expected to allow thousands of residents to expunge eligible criminal records.

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A Federal Bill Could Help Protect Gig Workers - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A Federal Bill Could Help Protect Gig Workers - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The House of Representatives is considering a bill that would create certain legal protections for gig workers.

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A Survey Finds People Expect Volunteers To Be Screened - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A Survey Finds People Expect Volunteers To Be Screened - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The results of a survey conducted by Church Mutual showed that most people expect individuals who volunteer for organizations to be background screened.

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A Veto May Cause Background Check Delays In CA - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A Veto May Cause Background Check Delays In CA - Backgrounds Online BLOG

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would allow electronic criminal record searches using a Driver’s License or Date of Birth.

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AZ Will Bolster Screening Requirements For Nursing Home Employees - Backgrounds Online BLOG

AZ Will Bolster Screening Requirements For Nursing Home Employees - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The governor signed a bill to establish stronger background screening requirements for people who might work at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Barnes & Noble Was Sued For Allegedly Violating The FCRA - Backgrounds Online BLOG

Barnes & Noble Was Sued For Allegedly Violating The FCRA - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A lawsuit against the retailer claimed they willfully violated federal law. They were granted a summary judgment, but that was overturned by a court of appeal.

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California Will Protect Off-Duty Marijuana Usage

California Will Protect Off-Duty Marijuana Usage

State legislators passed a bill that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who use cannabis outside of the workplace.

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New Hampshire Passed A Screening Law For Childcare Workers - Backgrounds Online BLOG

New Hampshire Passed A Screening Law For Childcare Workers - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A new regulation mandates that people who are hired to work at childcare facilities must pass a background check before their employment begins.

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NY Requires Sex Offender Searches On Potential Camp Employees - Backgrounds Online BLOG

NY Requires Sex Offender Searches On Potential Camp Employees - Backgrounds Online BLOG

Background checks and sex offender searches are now required for anyone who might work or volunteer at a children’s camp in New York.

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The CFPB's Opinion On Permissible Purposes For Obtaining Consumer Reports - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The CFPB's Opinion On Permissible Purposes For Obtaining Consumer Reports - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an opinion regarding what constitutes a permissible purpose to obtain a background check.

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The Credit Reporting Accuracy After A Legal Name Change Act - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The Credit Reporting Accuracy After A Legal Name Change Act - Backgrounds Online BLOG

A proposed bill would require Consumer Reporting Agencies to use a person’s current legal name in a consumer report upon their request.

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The EEOC Introduced A "Know Your Rights" Poster - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The EEOC Introduced A "Know Your Rights" Poster - Backgrounds Online BLOG

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a new antidiscrimination poster in October 2022. Employers are asked to replace their current “EEO is the...

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Get A Lot More For Just A Little Extra

Get A Lot More For Just A Little Extra

Sometimes additional fees are simply a part of the background check process. However, paying a little extra often enables us to get the best possible product...

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