September 8, 2021
Background check turnaround times are one of the most commonly asked about topics, and often the least understood. One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How long is the background check going to take?” Everyone has a different idea of what a background check is – making it difficult to communicate in simple […]
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August 19, 2021
Date started1980 WebsiteSafehome-ks.org Why is your organization important to the community?Through our shelter and other services, more than 8,000 individuals benefit-many receiving the support they need to lead healthy, independent lives. As the only domestic violence shelter in Johnson County, and the largest in the state of Kansas, Safehome strives to break the cycle of […]
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July 6, 2021
As technology has become more central to our lives over the years, screening a candidate’s social media prior to employment has become essential for many organizations across industry and government. More work than ever is now done virtually and from remote locations. Without proper vetting of your employees online personas, organizations are opening themselves up […]
Read More »July 6, 2021
It wasn’t that long ago that many in the background screening world thought that using social media posts of candidates to make hiring decisions was illegal or, at best unethical, often citing privacy issues. Attorneys and compliance officers within many background screening companies were advising their business leaders to avoid recommending and selling background reports […]
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July 6, 2021
Ask any great CEO or leader, and they will tell you that diversity of culture is critical to their success. Most surveys back up this claim that a diverse workforce, especially ethnically diverse, is much more likely to outperform their peers. Unfortunately, diversity and inclusion approaches by many companies are limited to their external communication […]
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May 26, 2021
Validity Screening Solutions advises that all employers refer to the CDC re-opening guidelines for professional and health advice. Below are some tips on communication, new policies, and COVID training. Tips for employees returning to work: Encourage required hand washing breaks Encourage and supply sanitizing often Monitor face touching and don’t be afraid to remind employees that it’s not allowed under CDC best practices. Be careful of close […]
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May 4, 2021
Federal Developments CFPB Acting Director Uejio And FTC Acting Chairwoman Slaughter Issue Joint Statement On Preventing Illegal EvictionsOn March 29, 2021, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Dave Uejio and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter issued a joint statement regarding their agencies’ work to stop illegal evictions and protect American consumers facing economic […]
Read More »May 4, 2021
Courts continue to uphold the rights of Plaintiffs regarding FCRA violation claims. Validity’s compliance team is here for you. If you would like us to review your current job application language or your FCRA Disclosure and Authorization documents, feel free to send them to info@validityscreening.com. We will return your documents with compliance considerations so that […]
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May 4, 2021
Seems that every week, a new ATS/HRIS platform enters the employment software space. In turn, employers now have hundreds of payroll software providers to their avail. At Validity, we stick to what we know. Ask us about ERISA or income tax rates for various states, we’ll kindly pass. What we do know, however, is how […]
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May 4, 2021
The inclusion of “Release of Liability Waivers” on job applications has become en vogue. The problem, however, is that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in January 2021 that such language is a willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires that the disclosure document consists “solely” of the disclosure. […]
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