Study: Bans on employment credit checks leads to higher unemployment

In the past decade, most states have banned or have considered banning the use of credit checks in hiring decisions. Using Equifax data on employer credit checks, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Consumer Credit Panel/Equifax, and the LEHD Origin-Destination Employment data, Harvard Kennedy School showed that these bans increased employment of residents in…

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What to expect at the NAPBS 2016 Mid-Year Conference

NAPBS Mid-Year Legislative and Regulatory Conference kicks off in Washington D.C. The event focuses on regulation, legislation, education, and compliance related to the background screening industry, as well as offering networking opportunities for background screening professionals. Following the formal opening ceremony on Sunday, Monday’s schedule is packed with educational sessions. Content includes discussion around recent…

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