Florida schools can now fingerprint volunteers under a new law aimed at enhancing security. The law, effective immediately, mandates background...
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Washington’s House passed Bill 1385, aimed at expediting background checks for workers in caregiving roles for children, the elderly, and...
MoreDrug Using Employee? Better Conduct An “Individualized Assessment” Before You Fire!
A one-size-fits-all approach to employee termination as the result of positive drug tests simply isn’t realistic. A recent lawsuit was settled in...
MoreNew Background Check Requirements Slow CCSD Hiring
New laws that are intended to keep child predators out of Nevada classrooms are taxing the Clark County School District’s human resources staff...
MoreSenate Oks Bill Allowing Churches to Seek Background Checks for Those Working or Volunteering with Children
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne to protect Rhode Island youth. Meant to help churches and other...
MoreApplicant Who Failed Pre-Employment Drug Test Could Not Show the Public Employer Violated Her Due Process Rights or Title VII
A lawsuit in which a job applicant challenged a public employer’s decision to withdraw an offer to employment after the individual tested positive...
MoreAudit Shows BPS Missed Background Checks, Paid Schools Foundation
Recent findings of a state audit revealed four serious findings within Brevard Public Schools. Superintendent Desmond Blackburn wasn’t surprised...
MoreNew Child Care Background Check Bill Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Assembly Bill 2036 imposes additional restrictions on businesses providing online childcare job posting services in California and on background...
MoreIndiana Lawmakers Want to Expand Background Checks for Teachers
Although school districts in Indiana are in favor of legislation that would require running background checks for teachers, some are worried about...
MorePennsylvania Mistakenly Omits Past Incidents in 28 Background Checks
The Department of Human Services in Pennsylvania blames its IT system for failing to include incidents of abuse or neglect in the background...
MoreCourthouse Shooter was School Volunteer, Prompts Changes for Background Checks
The 13 Watchdog team is uncovering troublesome ties between the Berrien County Courthouse shooter and a nearby elementary school. It has been...
MoreCriminal Histories are no Longer an Automatic Bar to Employment in Illinois Schools
Effective July 29, 2016, HB 4360 revised Illinois law to eliminate what was otherwise considered a lifetime ban on employment for those...
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