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Utah joins 'ban the box' movement
‘ban the box’ movement, which has rapidly spread across the country over the last couple of years. Under the new law (HB 156), job applicants who’ve been convicted of a crime won’t have to disclose their criminal record before some job interviews. While the legislation in it’s current format applies only to government jobs, many believe…
Read MoreCongress introduces 'ban the box' legislation
according to the National Employment Law Project (NELP). Led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the introduction of the Fair Chance Act (S.842/H.R.1905) and the REDEEM Act (S.827/H.R.1906) set the stage for Congress to launch the debate over how to address the challenging job prospects facing the 70 million adults in the…
Read MoreEEOC examines the current state of the U.S. workforce
Retention is key priority for employers when providing employee benefits
MetLife’s 15th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study, most employers (83%) chose retaining employees as their top objective when providing benefits. And the importance of benefits works both ways. 66% of Millennials said benefits customization was important for increasing their loyalty to their employers, compared to 67% of Baby Boomers. “Employees have very distinct wants and needs…
Read MoreMarch 2017 employment: US adds 98,000 jobs
8,000 Uber, Lyft drivers fail Massachusetts' new background check
according to the Boston Globe. Uber added that the unlimited reach of the government’s background checks is unfair to drivers: “Thousands of people in Massachusetts have lost access to economic opportunities as a result of a screening that includes an unfair and unjust indefinite lookback period.” Per state law, Massachusetts-run background checks are able to search…
Read More2017 NAPBS Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference
NAPBS Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference kicks off today in Washington D.C. With a focus on regulation, legislation, education, and compliance (as related to the background screening industry), there’s something for everyone. The keynote sessions will discuss the Trump presidency, the future of accreditation, and legislative updates. The event is then broken up into key…
Read MoreWhite House budget commits $15 million to E-Verify
Report: 96% of employers now conduct background screening
gauge their views on background screening. The survey indicated that 96% of employers conduct one or more types of employment background screening. The most prevalent check is some form of criminal history check. In addition, employers cited public safety as the #1 reason they conducted background screening, with 89% stating they conducted screens to protect…
Read MoreCalifornia introduces state-wide 'ban the box' bill
Assembly Bill 1008, which proposes new state-wide restrictions on an employer’s ability to make employment decisions based on an applicant or employee’s criminal records. The bill would make it unlawful for a California employer to: Include on an application for employment any question that seeks the disclosure of an applicant’s criminal history; Inquire into or…
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