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Under the FEHA, employers are prohibited from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal history prior to extending a conditional offer of employment, including through job applications, background ...

Learn the key facts about background checks, including what employers consider and how this information impacts job seekers and hiring decisions ...

As of July 1, 2024, employers across the United States will face a series of new laws affecting employment practices, particularly in the areas of background checks, data privacy, pay equity, and ...

A recent lawsuit raises questions and caveats to the FCRA rule that grants job applicants a right to dispute the accuracy of background checks before an employer rescinds a job offer. Opinions ...

Criminal record checks are at four-year highs in North America, Asia, EMEA and Latin America. Drug screening is common in North America; the US has seen many states loosen rules on marijuana.