Cyberattacks on U.S. Courts: Vulnerabilities, Impacts, And Response Strategies
Discover how rising cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in U.S. courts, affecting background checks and judicial operations.
View ArticlePrince George’s County Employment Fairness Act 2024: Key Updates for Employers
Stay compliant with Prince George’s County’s 2024 Employment Fairness Act. Understand key updates and restrictions for employers conducting background checks on applicants.
View ArticleDefining Success: Background Screening Implementation and Global Rollout
What are the signs of a successful background screening implementation and global rollout? Todd Surdey, EVP of GTM Field Operations gives us an overview of common considerations, the role of regional...
View ArticleDEA Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling: What Employers Need to Know
Discover how the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to III could impact your company’s drug testing policies.
View ArticleHireRight at the PBSA Annual Conference: “Spectrum of Possibility” in Boston
The HireRight team recently attended the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) annual conference, "Spectrum of Possibility," in Boston. This industry-leading event gathered global...
View ArticleMaryland's Pay Transparency and Pay Stub Laws: What Employers Need to Know in...
Maryland will begin enforcing two key laws impacting employers statewide: the Pay Transparency Law and the Pay Stub and Pay Statement Law. Maryland employers must ensure compliance by the deadline to...
View ArticleFDIC Section 19 Update: New Hiring Rules and Expanded Employment Opportunities
Stay compliant with the FDIC's updated Section 19 regulations. Learn how new hiring rules under the Fair Hiring in Banking Act open doors to expanded employment opportunities, especially for...
View ArticleMore Drivers, Greater Risk: The Rising Importance of Driver Risk Management...
Companies managing driver workforces, whether regulated or non-regulated, face challenges like rising insurance premiums, costly litigations, high employee turnover, and risky driving behaviors....
View ArticleCalifornia’s SB 1061: Key Changes For Employers On Credit Checks and Medical...
California’s SB 1061 introduces a major change for employers using credit checks in background screening. Starting July 1, 2025, medical debt will no longer be included in credit reports for employment...
View ArticlePittsburgh Employers: Comply with New Medical Marijuana Testing Laws Now
Pittsburgh has introduced a new ordinance prohibiting pre-employment and random marijuana testing for medical marijuana patients, who are now a protected class. Employers must adjust their drug testing...
View ArticleQ3 2024 Compliance Updates: Key Employment Laws Impacting Background Checks
The compliance landscape is shifting, with key legislative changes in Q3 2024 affecting employers' background screening processes. Notable updates include increased focus on criminal history reform,...
View ArticleSan Diego County’s Fair Chance Ordinance: Compliance Guide For Employers
As of October 10, 2024, employers in unincorporated areas of San Diego County must follow a new Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), which adds protections for job applicants with criminal records. This...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Proposed AI Employment Decision Rules: October 2024 Update
California is leading efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in employment, with the California Civil Rights Division issuing revised rules in October 2024 to clarify key terms and address public...
View ArticleNew 2025 Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers Need To Know
Pay transparency is advancing across the U.S., with New Jersey joining states like Illinois and Massachusetts in requiring employers to disclose pay ranges and benefits in job postings. Employers...
View ArticleFinancial Services: Employee Rescreening for Non-Regulated Roles
Steve Johnson, Global Head of Financial Services at HireRight, looks at a somewhat surprising impact of increased employee retention, how companies define risk within their existing workforce—and...
View ArticleMastering E-Verify In 2025: Federal And State Compliance Essentials
Employers face increasing complexity in verifying workforce authorization. E-Verify, a federal system for employment eligibility verification, is essential for compliance as new state laws and federal...
View ArticleIs Your Business Ready For 2025 State Privacy Regulations?
For businesses, the 2025 laws underscore the importance of proactive privacy compliance. By assessing applicability, streamlining processes for rights requests, and maintaining clear and up-to-date...
View ArticleThe AI Law Every Employer Needs To Know About
Texas HB 1709 proposes comprehensive AI governance, focusing on fairness and accountability in AI-driven decisions like hiring. Effective September 2025, the bill requires employers to prepare their AI...
View ArticleSouth Carolina’s “Ban The Box” Bills: What Employers Need To Know
Proposed legislation in South Carolina aims to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records by delaying when and how criminal history is considered during the hiring process.
View ArticleExploring Hiring and Screening Trends: Take HireRight’s 2025 Global Benchmark...
HireRight has just launched its latest annual Benchmark Survey, which is open until March 4, 2025. Here are five key findings from HireRight’s 2024 Benchmark Report that this year’s survey will be...
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