Archive for June, 2010

Bill to Target Inaccurate Background Checks Proposed

Background checks may come back with inaccuracies, and a new bill is being proposed that reads much like the FCRA.

Backlog on Background Checks in Iowa

Iowa is experiencing a backlog in background checks for care-giving positions, which has resulted in some criminals ending up in these positions while their backgrounds are in the process of being examined.

Florida Adding Stronger Background Checks for Caregivers

In Florida, more extensive background checks will soon become the norm for caregivers, who won’t be able to start work unless they have a clean background.

Social Media Becoming Part of Background Checks

Be careful with your social media presence — it just may come up in your next pre-employment background check.