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MYB awarded contract with Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains
Hendersonville, NC, January 27, 2016 – Mind Your Business is honored to announce that it has won a contract with the U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains (OCCH), Strong Bonds Program. This means that Soldiers who participate in Strong Bonds Programs will be assured their children are being supervised by screened law-abiding, professional…
Read MoreStudent background checks performed by 66% of US colleges
many colleges perform student background checks as a part of their admission process, in an attempt to increase the safety of their students and staff. In fact, statistics shows that 66 percent of US colleges perform a criminal background check before admitting students for their undergraduate and graduate programs. [caption id="attachment_4961" align="alignleft" width="300"] Source: Hendrix…
Read MoreDecember 2015 employment: US economy ended year in strong position
‘The Employment Situation’ news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the country finished 2015 well, adding 292,000 jobs in December. The BLS report found that the number of unemployed people was unchanged in December 2015 – at 7.9 million, and the unemployment rate still stands at 5%. Employment rose in several industries, including professional…
Read MoreWhat is the Fair Chance Act in NYC?
Fair Chance Act was introduced in New York City. With the goal of providing a level playing field for all New York job seekers, this law states that an employer cannot ask about an applicant’s criminal record until a conditional job offer is made. [caption id="attachment_4944" align="alignleft" width="300"] Attribution: Gale A Brewer[/caption] Purpose The purpose…
Read MoreFlorida may be the next state to 'ban the box'
We’ve followed the ‘ban the box’ movement closely, with one of their biggest victories coming at the end of last year, when President Obama signed an Executive Order banning the box for federal employers. New ‘ban the box’ measures in Florida would open up possibilities for thousands of people, Rep. Randolph Bracy said. Bracy is…
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