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The Future of Oil & Gas Background Checks

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.

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Audit-Proof Hiring in Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas

Audit-Proof Hiring in Oil & Gas

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.

Oil and Gas Drug Testing: An HR Compliance Guide
Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas Drug Testing: An HR Compliance Guide

Picture this: Your crew is about to start work on a drilling rig, heavy machinery is active, hazardous materials are on site, and schedules are tight.

The Importance of Human Verification in Background Checks
Company Culture

The Importance of Human Verification in Background Checks

AI is Reshaping Background Screening … Background screening is one of the most important parts of the hiring process.

New EAD Revocation Rules: What E-Verify Employers Need to Know
Compliance

New EAD Revocation Rules: What E-Verify Employers Need to Know

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

What to Do if You Get a 613 Notice
HR Best Practices

What to Do if You Get a 613 Notice

What is a 613 notice?

613 Notices: Who Pays the Price?

613 Notices: Who Pays the Price?

Richard Alexander Williams had no criminal record.

Mid-Year Employment Law Roundup

Mid-Year Employment Law Roundup

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.

Does Suspended License Show on Background check?
Criminal Background Checks

Does Suspended License Show on Background check?

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.

Avoiding Thousands in I-9 Penalties and Fines
Compliance

Avoiding Thousands in I-9 Penalties and Fines

The $8M Wake-Up Call … In April 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

Montana Labor Laws: Q&A on Employment Relationships in Montana

Montana Labor Laws: Q&A on Employment Relationships in Montana

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.

Why Hiring Teams Are Moving to Digital Identity Verification
Hiring

Why Hiring Teams Are Moving to Digital Identity Verification

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported >31k cases of employment identity theft. That was an 18% increase from the previous year.

5th Circuit Court Expands Employee Protections
Compliance

5th Circuit Court Expands Employee Protections

What the 5th Circuit’s Ruling Means for Employers … A federal appeals court confirmed a decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)…

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