A pilot at Avion Express flew commercial flights across Europe using forged captain credentials, bypassing simulator checks and experience requirements for months before a routine audit uncovered the fraud. The individual had previously served as a co-pilot for Garuda…
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Employers’ Guide to Criminal Background Checks in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania employers must navigate strict rules when using criminal background checks, balancing workplace safety with fair hiring laws. State requirements limit how convictions may be considered, mandate compliance with the Clean Slate Law, local ban-the-box…
EMS Company Says Background Check Didn’t Reveal Nathan Mitchell’s Past Trouble
Quality EMS leaders said former EMT Nathan Mitchell, now accused of sexually abusing four boys, passed all required background and child abuse checks under his legal name. Investigators later learned he previously faced child-related charges in California under…
Opexus Claims Background Checks Missed Red Flags on Twins Accused of Insider Breach
Federal contractor Opexus acknowledged shortcomings in its hiring and termination processes after employing twins Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, who had prior federal fraud and hacking convictions. Although the brothers passed standard background checks, Opexus later fired…
Verifying Qualified Candidates
AI is transforming background screening, offering efficiency in document parsing, task automation, and fraud detection, but human oversight remains crucial. Misuse of AI in hiring has led to costly legal settlements for discrimination and errors. Best practices…
Washington Employers: Prepare for Hiring Practice Shifts as New Background Check Requirements Take Effect in 2026 + 2027
Washington State’s 2025 Fair Chance Act expansion restricts employers from asking about criminal history until after a job offer, bans automatic disqualifiers, and requires individualized assessments before denying employment. Employers must notify candidates, allow…
What’s Changing in 2026: New Rules for Criminal Background Checks
Starting in 2026, several U.S. jurisdictions are tightening criminal background check rules. Washington, Philadelphia, Virginia, and D.C. require post-offer inquiries, individualized assessments, and limit which convictions employers can consider. Automatic…
Alertness and Impairment: New Study Reveals Impact of Fatigue, Alcohol and Cannabis
Washington State University researchers, with Pulsar Informatics and the National Safety Council, conducted a pilot study examining how fatigue, alcohol, and cannabis affect alertness. Six male participants completed reaction time and driving tasks during extended…
AI Catches Up to California Employers: Regulations for Automated-Decision Systems Now in Effect
California’s new employment regulations, effective Oct. 1, 2025, govern the use of artificial intelligence and automated-decision systems (ADS) in hiring and employment practices. The rules prohibit discrimination through AI tools and hold employers—and their…
Continuous Visa Vetting is Coming: What Employers Need to Know About Expanded Screening of Foreign Nationals
The U.S. State Department is launching continuous vetting for all visa holders, shifting from periodic checks to real-time monitoring. This system reviews overstay risks, criminal activity, and national security concerns using broad data sources. Employers may see…









