In a recent verdict,  Charter Communications was found negligent in a technician’s murder of a Texas customer in part due to lax screening procedures. The killing of the 83-year-old woman, who was murdered in her home one day after a cable service call, is a heartbreaking event that could have been prevented. A Dallas County […]

Why should you enforce background checks when hiring new employees? We recently came across a Forbes article  that takes a deep dive into the many reasons why doing so is highly advisable. Many leaders are under the impression that background checks are a simple procedure to confirm that potential new hires pose no physical threats […]

Recently a federal judge said that Amazon and Whole Foods can be sued over the refusal to hire a convicted murderer. The individual claimed to be rehabilitated after nearly 23 years in prison. Does this mean YOU HAVE to hire a convicted murderer? ABSOLUTELY NOT. The defendants made several key mistakes in not complying with […]

Consumer Reporting Agencies are not allowed to issue criminal conviction reports matched on name only. Often times we get asked about the turnaround status of a criminal conviction report. The question relates to what is taking so long for the criminal conviction report to complete?  This Advisory Opinion cfpb_name-only-matching_advisory-opinion_2021-11 from the Bureau of Consumer Financial […]

When parents send their kids off to school, they should never have to be worried about their safety. Those who take part in the hiring process at places of learning need to prioritize the well-being of the students in their care. This means ensuring their employees have a background that is free from unacceptable past […]