The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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EU-U.S. Privacy Shield gets approval
Tags:The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework was formally approved by The European Commission and will serve as the successor to the previously invalidated Safe Harbor framework to govern transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S. Read More
Two more states pass “Ban the Box” laws that will affect private employers
Tags:Beginning in 2017, Connecticut and Vermont will require employers to refrain from inquiring about applicants’ criminal histories on initial job applications. Read More
Court rules automatic scoring of background check does not constitute adverse action
Tags:A company who utilized a third-party background screening firm’s internal coding to score the results of their background checks faced claims from plaintiffs who received an unfavorable grade that the company took premature adverse action against them. Read More
Fine totals to increase for Form I-9 violations
Tags:The U.S. Department of Justice announced that effective Aug. 1, 2016, the minimum penalty for paperwork violations related to Form I-9s will increase from $110 to $216, per violation. Read More
Colorado repeals employment verification law
Tags:Effective Aug. 10, 2016, employers in Colorado will no longer be required to complete and maintain the Colorado Affirmation Form for new hires. Read More