background check
MYB featured in Capital at Play Magazine
Mind Your Business (MYB) was honored to be featured in Capital at Play Magazine’s August Issue. In the article Karen Caruso, Founder/CEO of MYB, discusses how she got her start in the background screening industry and her experience with government contracting. Karen says, “Most people in WNC are surprised to learn that a company like…
Read MoreMYB Welcomes John Lawrence as Chief Revenue Officer
This month, MYB added background screening industry sales and marketing veteran, John Lawrence to our team. John will serve as Chief Revenue Officer and manage all sales, marketing, and customer success personnel and activities. John was most recently Chief Marketing Officer for investigative data provider, Tracers Information Specialists, Inc. (Tracers). Prior to that, John served…
Read MoreBusiness Myth Busters: Should you re-screen current employees?
One and done! For many companies, the initial onboarding background check conducted during the hiring process is the only screening their employees receive. A comprehensive background check is a wise investment before hiring new employees, but should you re-screen your employees later in their careers, too? Discover the truth behind re-screening services. Myth: The initial…
Read MoreBusiness Myth Busters: No Such Thing as an Instant Background Check
In today’s instant gratification economy, it’s easy to see the allure of the “instant” background check. However, good things come to those who wait. An instant background check could do more harm than good by putting your business, employees, and customers at risk. Myth: An instant background check provides the information to make a good…
Read MoreLove Your Business by Working with MYB, Inc.
February brings Valentine’s Day and the notion of love to all things. As we ease into the new year, now is the perfect time to show your business some TLC by outsourcing key tasks to the experienced professionals at MYB, Inc. Our trained experts can execute with ease many of the time-consuming duties that consume…
Read MoreStarbucks to settle alleged FCRA background check violations
Two pending class action lawsuits accusing Seattle-based coffee chain Starbucks of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by using flawed background reports to reject job applicants are being combined in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in preparation for a settlement, according to Yahoo. According to pleadings in the first action,…
Read MoreDelta to pay $2.3M to settle background check lawsuit
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges it failed to provide approximately 44,000 applicants with a stand-alone background check disclosure, which would be in violation of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and California law. Delta’s forms contained extraneous and misleading information, according to…
Read MoreAmazon drivers say background checks discriminate against minorities
A group of black and Latino former drivers for Amazon have filed a lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court, alleging that Amazon discriminated against them when it fired them based on a background check policy. The drivers claim that in 2016, Amazon began implementing an overly strict background check policy. This new policy caught old and…
Read MoreNearly 130 Chicago school workers out after background check review
A review of Chicago Public Schools’ background checks prompted by a newspaper investigation has resulted in 128 school district employees being terminated, recommended for dismissal or simply resigning under scrutiny. Among the 128 workers were nine teachers, 35 people classified as classroom aides, and an unspecified number of people the district lists as substitute or…
Read MoreSeasonal 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…
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