Update on California Court Changes (Aug 2021): As many of your are aware, the background screening industry has been fighting access issues across the State of California. In August of 2021, we lost access to full date of birth on the public access terminals in LA...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This form is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States....
Effective January 1, 2024, employers in these states cannot discriminate against job applicants (in Washington) and employees/applicants (in California) who legally use marijuana in their personal time. Employment decisions cannot solely be based on an...
The California Fair Chance Act, implemented in 2018, underwent significant modifications effective October 1, 2023. Originally designed to prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional job offer, the law now...
Occuscreen is excited to announce a strategic partnership with SambaSafety, the market leader in cloud-based risk management solutions. The partnership will deliver valuable insights into post-hire driver behavior and give businesses the tools needed to make informed...
Having just returned from an HR conference in Washington State, we found that the questions around new legislation affecting marijuana testing were everywhere. If this does not affect you now, it likely will in the coming months or years. Below is some information on...