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THCA, Delta-8, and Drug Testing … A plain-language guide for HR teams running background and drug testing programs … If a candidate has told you, “It was legal THCA,” or “I only used Delta-8, you can buy it at the gas station,” you are not alone.

As of January 1, 2026, South Carolina removed addresses from online criminal court records across all 46 counties. Full dates of birth had already been unavailable online for some time, though year of birth remains accessible. The SLED CATCH system continues to provide full dates of birth.

An executive order has directed the Department of Justice to finalize the process of moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

Leadership Starts with Listening … For nearly 30 years, KRESS Employment Screening has been led by Chandra Kill, our President and CEO. Since 1997, she's built this company on a foundation of accuracy, integrity, and human judgment; values that shape everything we do.

If an AI platform gathers outside data, builds a candidate profile, and assigns a ranking that filters applicants out. Would that qualify as a consumer report? A proposed class action, Kistler v. Eightfold AI, filed on January 20, 2026, tests that exact question.

A Guide for HR Teams Who Can't Afford Surprises … You already know how this goes. A hire seemed fine in interviews, passed the vibe check, started strong, and three months later, you're fielding complaints, managing fallout, or explaining to leadership how this happened.

We've been doing background checks in the construction industry since before most of our competitors existed. Over three decades, we've seen every possible hiring mistake, compliance nightmare, and screening challenge you can imagine.

Names tell a story, but not always the full one. People often use different names throughout their lives, whether from marriage, nicknames, or simple spelling variations. Most of the time, it’s innocent. However, in some cases, a change of name can be used to hide something more serious.

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown began October 1. That same day, the E-Verify system, and several of its related tools, went offline. Since then, employers across the country have asked a simple question: how do I stay compliant when E-Verify isn’t available?

It's clear: safety-sensitive worksites such as those in the oil and gas industry demand careful hiring.  … Heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and strict safety regulations mean the hiring process must screen for risk without slowing projects.

The oil and gas industry is under constant pressure to move fast without cutting corners. Projects span remote locations, involve hazardous materials, and run on tight deadlines.

Audits in oil and gas rarely come with notice. Inspectors can arrive unannounced, asking to see proof that every worker is trained, certified, and cleared for the tasks at hand. If the records aren’t ready, the fallout can be immediate: fines, work stoppages, or a frustrated client.