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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reshaped how employers manage revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

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.

Does ExxonMobil do background checks? Yes. ExxonMobil conducts thorough checks on all candidates as part of their hiring process. As the oil and gas industry imposes strict standards, it should come as no surprise that ExxonMobil employees must pass detailed screening before starting work.

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.

Driving with a suspended license is a common criminal conviction. Should you hire or pass on an applicant with this record? The answer is not a definitive yes or no. It truly depends on the position he or she applied for. License suspension can be a Catch-22 for those seeking employment.

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)…

The benefits of drug testing are clear. It improves workplace safety, cuts costs, and helps people do their jobs. For many employers, testing is also required by law. If drug and alcohol use goes unchecked, the risk of workplace accidents and legal trouble rises.

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.