Author Archives: cody
10 Most Influential People in the Background Screening Industry
Since not alot of history is out there regarding our industry I thought I might share this post with all of you “10 Pioneers of the Background Check Industry”
Some Employers are Requesting Facebook Passwords from Applicants
I’ve been writing about social media for a while now, particularly how employers are utilizing social media profiles as a screening tool. I thought I had heard it all regarding social media background searches until I read this article. … Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Banking Institution for Violating the FCRA
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Capital One for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. On December 6, 2011, Nichols Kaster, PLLP, filed the lawsuit on behalf of Kevin Smith, accusing Capital One of violating two sections of … Continue reading
Lengthy Turnaround Time for Background Checks
I read an interesting article today that dealt with the issue of background checks and the length, or anticipated length of time it should take to complete a screening. As a company we strive to return reports in a timely … Continue reading
Background Checks for Utility Companies
Senator Charles Schumer (Democrat/NY) plans to introduce a bill to congress that makes it mandatory for all major utility companies and critical infrastructure plants to conduct background checks on workers with access to sensitive areas within the utilities. Currently, background … Continue reading
Employers can Query the Last 7 Years of Social Media Activity
Due to a recent ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), social media searches are allowed to be included in the background screening process. This is a somewhat controversial decision, as no regulations are in place to guide employers and … Continue reading
