Volunteer Screening

Volunteer Background Screening for a Safe and Functional Organization

The Importance of Volunteer Screening Volunteering is the backbone of many nonprofit organizations and charitable events. It’s a noble gesture…

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“The Times They Are A-Changin” Marijuana and Pre-employment Drug Testing

While marijuana is still considered a schedule one narcotic by federal law, the national perception has obviously changed. In just…

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FCRA Compliance

Our Role and Yours in F.C.R.A Compliance

It truly takes a team effort to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  Many corporations don’t realize that F.C.R.A….

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Surviving a Background Check: A Job-seeker’s Guide

Goals of this post… To make you (the applicant) far more prepared to answer the questions found on a background…

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Illinois Employers Face New Compliance Laws With Senate Bill (SB) 1480

Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 1480 was signed by Governor Pritzker on March 23rd 2021 which amends the Illinois Human Rights…

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Kmart Settles FCRA Class Action for $3,000,000

  Are FCRA compliance laws being followed by your hiring managers, recruiters, or even yourself? Really? Let’s face it, many very…

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The Scoop for 2013 – New Background Authorization Forms For All!

In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law and the Consumer Financial…

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Don’t Get Caught Playing F.C.R.A "Hot Potato".

Assuming you’re F.C.R.A compliant can lead your company down a dangerous road involving punitive damages and civil liability. Who’s really…

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