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New Florida Law Compels Certain Employers to Include Background Check Resource in Job Listings
A recent Florida law requires certain employers — especially those working with children and vulnerable adults — to include a link to the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) background check resource in job postings for roles requiring Level 2 background screening. The AHCA webpage, now live, explains disqualifying offenses, exemption processes, and timelines related […]
The State by State Spread of Clean Slate Legislation
Clean Slate policies are rapidly reshaping hiring and background screening as states adopt automated or expanded record‑sealing systems. New York’s recent law follows Michigan and California in shifting from petition-based processes to automatic sealing, creating major compliance challenges for multi‑state employers. Varying eligibility rules, waiting periods, and access exceptions require organizations to reassess screening protocols, […]
A Leadership Guide to Responsible AI in Background Screening
AI is transforming background screening—it’s not a question of if, but how it can be deployed responsibly to benefit both employers and candidates. This guide empowers business and talent leaders to harness responsible AI adoption to strengthen decision-making, safeguard brand integrity, and build trust in every hire.
Texas Medical Marijuana Program Expansion: What to Know
Texas has broadened its Compassionate Use Program, adding chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, traumatic brain injury, terminal illness, and hospice care to its qualifying conditions. The expansion significantly increases patient access, supported by strong public approval. The state plans to grow its dispensary network from three to fifteen locations, improving availability for rural […]
Do Warrants Show Up on Your Background Check?
Background checks are a routine part of many hiring processes intended to give employers a clear picture of a candidate’s history. But what happens if you have an outstanding warrant? In this guide, we’ll examine whether warrants appear on background checks and how this can impact your job prospects.
Key Takeaways
Whether warrants appear on […]
Why Do Employers Use Social Media to Screen Candidates?
From job advertising to employer branding, the benefits of social media have been immeasurable when it comes to attracting the best talent for organizations. And now, networking platforms are taking center stage in employment screening, too.
As many as 70% of employers reportedly rely on social media for vetting candidates during the hiring process.
“The […]
A Guide to Running Background Checks on a Globalized Workforce
Global hiring introduces legal, cultural, and logistical complexities that require employers to adapt their screening practices. Organizations must understand local laws, partner with in‑country experts, and manage cross-border data transfers responsibly. Clear communication with candidates and strong data‑privacy policies help maintain trust and compliance. Cultural norms also influence how background checks are perceived, making process […]
Bird & Bird Global Screening Guide
The Guide is a useful resource for both HR teams and their lawyers in understanding key issues in background screening and the local vetting landscape globally.
The jurisdictions covered by this guide are Australia, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, […]
Navigating Post-Acquisition Background Screening
This guide looks at how a post-acquisition screening program could help you mitigate some of the employment risks that come with taking on the acquired company’s workforce and provides a list of questions to help you identify potential gaps in that company’s screening program that you may wish to address with employee rescreening. Finally, the […]
AI-Powered Impostors Are Getting Hired
Here’s How:
This article highlights the growing threat of AI-powered impostors infiltrating workplaces through fabricated resumes, deepfake interviews, and synthetic identities. It underscores how generative AI tools are being misused to bypass hiring safeguards, creating compliance, security, and reputational risks for employers.
Key Insights:
Fraudsters use AI to craft convincing resumes and portfolios. Deepfake technology […]
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