Written by IT-ONLINE Digital transformation is changing the way people and industries engage. Access to information has become easily attainable and platforms have evolved to allow for remote services on-demand. What does this mean for the background screening industry? Should professional vetting companies utilize this online data because it is now easier to access, and […]
Background Checks: The Good, the Bad and the Liability
Written By Aviva Gordon We have all recently been privy to the most contentious job interview of our lifetimes. During Brett Kavanaugh’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, senators noted that this would be the last job interview he would have, if confirmed. As the entire country was attentive to the accusations concerning an alleged high […]
Phantom Renters And Scammers Equal Serious Losses For Landlords
Written By: Aly J. Yale Renters aren’t the only ones losing money to fraud and scam artists. According to new data, a whopping 80% of property managers have fallen victim to fraud in the last two years. A full 75% of those landlords were unaware of the scam until after move-in, only noticing when a rent payment […]
Requesting a Background Check to Make an Employment Decision? Read This First.
Written By: Blank Rome LLP The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) provides federally-imposed limitations on all employers who seek information from a Consumer Reporting Agency about an applicant or employee for use in making an employment decision, such as a hiring or promotion. The FCRA contains specific notice, authorization, and reporting requirements related to obtaining […]
FCRA Developments: Updated Summary of Rights & “Stand-Alone” Disclosure Need Not Be Separate In Time
Written By: Jill L. Rosenberg, Joe Liburt and Jessica R. L. James Employers across the country should dust off their background check policies and forms and be mindful of recent developments related to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). FCRA mandates specific, technical steps for employers using consumer reports to make employment decisions, including hiring, […]
