The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
Recent Posts
The District of Columbia Enacts Marijuana User Protection and Second Chance Act
Washington D.C. has passed two new bills that will provide protections for marijuana users and individuals with criminal records seeking employment within the district. Read More
ICE Announces COVID-19 Flexibilities Will Terminate on July 31, 2023
Employers will have 30 days to conduct physical inspection of documents after the termination date. Read More
Department of State Updates Foreign Affairs Manual, Allowing Digital Signatures on Form DS-2019
Rule change allows for easier transmission of documents. Read More
Idaho Enacts "The Clean Slate Act"
Taking effect on January 1, 2024, the new law protects criminal history records from disclosure under specific conditions and circumstances. Read More
U.S. DOT Issues Final Rule Change Allowing Oral Fluid Drug Testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule on May 2, 2023, permitting oral fluid testing to be included as part of the industry's drug testing program. Read More