Tag Archives: background screening questions

Employers: What’s new in your state for 2014?

New laws protecting applicants convicted of crimes, employees who use medical marijuana and workers’ private social media accounts are among the state laws effective this year according to SHRM. Here are a few of the newest regulations that may impact your screening program. Read More »

New Year, New Screening Rules for Landlords in 2014

Landlords in Oregon and Washington are new regulations around background screening programs in 2014.  See below for our summary of the issues.  We strongly recommend you consult qualified legal counsel whenever you implement changes to your program.   For landlords with properties in Read More »

How do you know who a criminal record belongs to?

The most critical question anytime a record is reported in a consumer report is whether it is referring to the subject of the background check.  Most (but not all) consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) will only report a record if there are multiple identifiers Read More »