Jan 31, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Salary History Bans: 3 Things to Consider In the past, it was common to provide information about past salary history when completing a job application. As an applicant, this might tend to give you a bit of pause–it’s hard not to wonder how...
Jan 3, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Staffing
4 Reasons Staffing Companies Can’t Afford to Skip Background Investigations Staffing companies have unique needs, in that the individuals they hire might or might not fall under their company’s jurisdiction when it comes to liability. Businesses who use staffing...
Dec 21, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions: Understanding the Difference When hiring employees, a thorough background investigation may return past criminal convictions. It is important, however, not to discount all potential hires simply on the basis of a past conviction....
Dec 13, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Staffing
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State Are you an employer in New York State? If you are doing any hiring, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the state’s laws for hiring practices. Specifics as to what you can and cannot ask potential employees are...
Dec 8, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Ban the Box Laws by State: A Guide for Employers “Ban the box” regulations refer to an effort by civil rights advocates to remove the checkbox from employment applications that asks job seekers to identify any criminal record they might have. Supporters of ban the box...