The Missouri Legislature passed a bill that requires background checks for individuals who will assist others selecting health insurance through...
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The Board of Supervisors unanimously instructed its staff to explore regulations that would mandate fingerprinting and a criminal history report...
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The issue of medical marijuana continues to make news in Colorado. Earlier this year, the Colorado Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of the...
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Swift Transportation has agreed to a $4.4 million class-action settlement in the case involving claims that the carrier violated stipulations of...
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Legislation to restrict employers’ access to applicants’ and employees’ personal online content continues its rapid expansion in...
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The Stop Errors in Credit Use and Reporting (SECURE) Act of 2014 ( S.2224,) was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill would amend the Fair...
MoreBig Ten Background Check Trend To Be Implemented At University of Illinois
The University will now require all new hires to undergo a background check. “This is something that we have been thinking about for a...
MoreGeorge Washington University To Require Background Checks For Faculty Candidates
George Washington University will perform background checks on top faculty candidates next year to screen for sexual offenses and major criminal...
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A thoroughbred racehorse training business recently failed to comply with Form I-9 requirements. Following the hearing, Kenneth McPeek Racing...
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A San Antonio bakery was fined nearly $15,000 for not properly verifying employment eligibility for the majority of its staff, in violation of...
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Employers concerned about incurring fines or criminal liability for hiring undocumented workers now face a new challenge: large healthcare payouts...
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