Archive for October 2018
Seasonal background check push set to begin
Every year, as we move through fall, many companies begin their seasonal hiring processes. From retail stores to restaurants to consumer delivery, a plethora of industries boost their employment levels during the holiday season. Given the short time-frame, however, many work in haste and cut corners. Seasonal positions are known for their quick hires and…
Read MoreNew Orleans 'bans the box' for city contractors
The New Orleans City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that prevents city contractors from asking about potential hires’ criminal history on their job applications — a measure that extends an existing City Hall policy to people who want to work under employers with city contracts, cooperative endeavor grants or grant funding. Sponsored by Councilwoman Kristin…
Read MoreNAPBS 2018 highlights growing importance of international background checks
Earlier this month, background check professionals came together for the 2018 NAPBS Conference. If the conference is a litmus test for what to expect in employment screening in the coming months and years, one thing is clear: International background checks should be a priority for employers and screeners alike. Various sessions spoke about the topic of international background…
Read MoreMassachusetts modifies 'ban the box' laws
A provision in the Massachusetts criminal justice reform law that amends the state’s restrictions on the questions employers may ask a job applicant regarding the applicant’s criminal history during the hiring process has taken effect. The new restrictions, in effect as of October 13, 2018, include an adjusted limitation on asking about misdemeanor convictions and a…
Read MoreIs the 4-day work week coming?
A New Zealand firm that ran a pilot in which its employees worked four days a week, while being paid for five, says the experiment was so successful that it hoped to make the change permanent. The firm that ran the experiment, Perpetual Guardian, asked two researchers to study the effects on staff. Those independent…
Read MoreSeptember 2018 employment: US adds 134,000 jobs
According to ‘The Employment Situation‘ report released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 134,000 jobs, in September. The unemployment rate declined two percentage points to hit 3.7 percent as the number unemployed persons reduced slightly to 6 million. The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks…
Read MoreUber pays $148 million for 2016 cover up
Last month, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced a $148 million nationwide settlement resolving allegations that Uber violated state data breach reporting and reasonable data security laws, in connection with its 2016 breach of driver and customer data. Uber is accused of exposing 57 million users’ data and…
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