May 31, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is a salary history ban? A salary history ban is enacted at the state, county, or local level, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on your area’s requirements. These protect job applicants from having to report their salaries when completing applications. In...
May 24, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
By now you likely have heard of GDPR. This stands for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, and it takes effect on May 25, 2018. If you interact with companies of any kind, you have probably received notifications asking you to review an update to...
May 22, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Investigative
What is due diligence? If you’re familiar with investigations, you’ve likely heard the term “due diligence” used in the past. What does it mean, exactly? By definition, due diligence indicates reasonable steps taken by a person in order to satisfy a legal requirement....
May 18, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Staffing
Can you ask about salary history on job applications in New York? In New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo has released a bill for approval that would ban employers from seeking wage and salary histories from prospective employees. Ideally, this bill would help...
May 9, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Should background checks be done pre- or post-hire? Background checks are a necessary expense in any hiring process. However, does your company wish to take on that cost for all applicants you are considering? If you conduct pre-offer background checks, the...
