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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. It helps employers verify employment history, education, and qualifications before making decisions.

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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)…

The Benefits of Drug Testing at Work
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The Benefits of Drug Testing at Work

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.

Why KRESS Doesn’t Use Automatic 613 Notices - And Why That Matters
Compliance

Why KRESS Doesn’t Use Automatic 613 Notices - And Why That Matters

Hiring decisions carry weight.

Workplace Drug Testing: Pros and Cons
Drug Screening

Workplace Drug Testing: Pros and Cons

Workplace drug testing has been around for decades now. Employers rely on it to protect their people, improve workplace safety, and keep liability in check.

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