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Mitratech Holdings, Inc

7 Tips for Effective Background Screening of Hourly Employees

Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Appeals Court: No FCRA Informational Injury Standing

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A job applicant who claims he was not fully informed about adverse information that appeared on a background check is not entitled to relief under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Leadership & Management 2024 Certification Training | RECRUITING AND ONBOARDING EMPLOYEES - September 11th, 12:00 pm -...

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Proper and meaningful employee onboarding is essential. Learn best practices for effective hiring and initial onboarding to help diminish problems down the road. Interviewing, background and reference checks, as well as...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Understanding Adverse Action: A Guide For HR Professionals

You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more

Fisher Phillips

LA County's “Fair Chance Ordinance” Just Took Effect: What Employers Must Know About the Strict Criminal History Rules and New Era...

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Los Angeles County’s “Fair Chance Ordinance” took effect today, requiring employers in the unincorporated areas of the county to comply with criminal background check rules that are more restrictive than those that apply...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Is the Best Background Check for Employers?

Trying to find the best background check for employers? That magical screening tool that will keep your organization and your workers safe? You’re not alone....more

Littler

The County of Los Angeles Will Soon Post Notice and Sample Documents to Comply with the County’s Sweeping Fair Chance Ordinance

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Starting after Labor Day, employers with jobs located in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, including work-from-home and hybrid positions, must comply with the County’s fair chance hiring ordinance.  The...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 8.29.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Missouri AG Investigates Hack of National Public Data - ...more

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Missouri AG Investigates Hack of National Public Data

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has opened an investigation into Jerico Pictures, Inc. d/b/a National Public Data, a background check data aggregator, over a data breach that has allegedly exposed personally identifiable...more

Epstein Becker & Green

“Fair Chance” Updates: Los Angeles County Ordinance Takes Effect; New York City Proposes Amendments to Existing Law

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A growing number of states and municipalities have passed “fair chance” laws that, to varying degrees, prohibit employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal background during the hiring process or restrict...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Switching Background Screening Vendors: 6 Tips To Make The Change

Choosing the right background screening vendor is a crucial step for any organization. The stakes are high, and getting it wrong can lead to costly mistakes or legal troubles. If you’re considering making a switch, you’re not...more

BakerHostetler

LA County Employers Must Update Job Postings, Offer Letters and Background Check Processes by September 3

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The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers takes effect on September 3. The law applies to employers doing business in the unincorporated areas of LA County, if they employ five or more employees....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The Importance of Background Screening Software for Employers

Whether you’re brand new to your career in HR or a seasoned veteran, you should know how important Background Screening Software can be to your business. The difference between an accurate, fast, and trusted background...more

Knobbe Martens

Automating Background Checks Held Patent Ineligible Under § 101

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Before Moore, Stoll, and Cunningham. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Summary: No live controversy existed over patent claims omitted from infringement contentions prior to a...more

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Federal Circuit Review | July 2024

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In Natera, Inc v. Neogenomics Laboratories, Inc., Appeal No. 24-1324 the Federal Circuit held that  preliminary injunction may be valid if a substantial question of invalidity was not raised, even if the asserted patent is...more

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A New Entity Abroad, Part I - Hiring Employees

One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

California Employment Law Notes - July 2024

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Employee Who Wanted To Donate/Freeze Her Eggs Was Not Protected By Pregnancy Statute - Paleny v. Fireplace Products U.S., Inc., 103 Cal. App. 5th 199 (2024) - Erika Paleny alleged harassment, discrimination and...more

AEON Law

Patent Poetry: Federal Circuit Confirms Background Check Software Not Patentable

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The Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s decision that the claims of a patent for software that manages pre-employment background checks weren’t patent-eligible. The case is In Miller Mendel, Inc. v. City of...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Criminal Background Checks in Manufacturing Industry: Managing Employers’ Legal Obligations

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Smart hiring often includes a post-offer criminal background check on the job candidate to help employers make informed decisions. This practice can reveal potential employment risks like theft, workplace violence, or...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Navigating California’s Complex Employment Landscape: Recent Developments in Background Checks and Privacy

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Employers in California face significant challenges when it comes to accessing public records for background checks, particularly concerning criminal history and motor vehicle records. California’s employment laws are...more

Newburn Law

Understanding Gun Trusts: A Comprehensive Guide For Firearm Owners

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A gun trust is a specialized legal tool designed to help firearm owners manage and transfer firearms in compliance with federal and state laws. It provides a secure framework for owning, managing, and passing down firearms,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Negligent Hiring: How Background Checks Mitigate Risk in Finance

In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more

Ius Laboris

Pre-Employment Screening: What is Allowed?

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Employers typically expend a great deal of effort on application processes, in order to make an informed hiring decision and to avoid hiring unsuitable candidates who quit or are fired after a short time....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Nebraska notifies entities of background check and notification requirement changes

On June 17, the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance issued a letter identifying two updates to Nebraska’s consumer financial services licensing laws that apply to entities with either the Nebraska Delayed Deposit...more

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Trending in East Asia: Digital Nomad Visas

The use of digital nomad visas is a new trend gaining momentum in East Asia. These visas give individuals the legal right to work remotely while residing away from their countries of permanent residence. ...more

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