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 […]

If you hire drivers, avoid employing drivers without a valid license or a poor driving record. Any driver you have on the road needs to have a valid license and a driving record that shows they have not been negligent while operating a vehicle. You should always do your due diligence and perform a proper […]

A recent article in Yahoo Finance highlights why we think you should steer clear of Amazon delivery vans. It’s no secret that the United States is enduring an employee shortage at the moment, and businesses across the country have been left to come up with ways to incentivize new applications. Amazon has come up with an […]