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Don’t panic, here’s how to handle it. A 613 Notice is a heads-up from a background checking company that they found a public record (like theft or drug possession) that could be yours, but it hasn’t been verified.

Richard Alexander Williams had no criminal record. A college graduate from Chiefland, Florida, with a degree in criminology, he was the kind of candidate HR departments say they dream about: educated, clean-cut, and motivated.

We’re nearly halfway through 2025, and several employment law changes have already taken effect.  … OSHA has finalized a long-delayed rule for the construction industry. New York State has expanded wage, leave, and discrimination protections.

The $8M Wake-Up Call … In April 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fined three Colorado companies more than $8 million for hiring workers who were not authorized to work in the United States.

Montana’s labor laws don’t change often, but they stand out for one reason: Montana is not classified as an at-will employment state.

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported >31k cases of employment identity theft. That was an 18% increase from the previous year. Many of these cases involved stolen IDs used to get jobs. Most would pass a standard background check. But the problem has evolved.

What the 5th Circuit’s Ruling Means for Employers … A federal appeals court confirmed a decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that expanded employee protections under section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)…

Hiring decisions carry weight. A single oversight in the background check process can open the door to legal trouble, disrupt your hiring strategy, and damage your company’s reputation.

The Risk of Résumé Fraud Is Real … Has a job candidate ever “padded” their résumé in hopes of landing a position with your company? It's more common than you may think. Some job candidates lie to get hired.

In today's rapidly evolving gig economy, hiring practices have dramatically changed. The surge in freelance work has opened up opportunities for businesses to tap into a diverse pool of skilled professionals.

Hiring new employees is one of the most important decisions businesses make. But when employment screening reveals something concerning in a candidate’s background check, employers must follow a specific legal process to ensure fairness and transparency.

If you’re new to conducting employment screenings as part of your hiring process, one thing that you will learn very quickly is that not everyone comes back with a clean record, sometimes leading to a failed background check.