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
Fieldprint Capture Protocol Does Not Permit "Contactless" Fingerprinting
While some government agencies have altered processes to accommodate social distancing guidelines, fingerprint capture protocol has not been amended. Read More
UNDERSTANDING THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 FOR EMPLOYERS
A review of the different types of testing, who should be tested, and return to work strategies as of May 14, 2020. Read More
ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to June 18, 2020
Previously set to expire on May 19, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today that they are extending their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 identity verification by another 30 days. Read More
Law Enacted in NYC Prohibiting Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana
As of May 10, 2020, it is an "unlawful discriminatory practice" to test an applicant for marijuana as part of pre-employment drug screening in New York City. Read More
Suffolk County, NY Enacts "Ban-the-Box" Law Restricting Use of Criminal History in Pre-Hire Process
By Shirley W. Bi , Stephen A. Fuchs and Daniel Gomez-Sanchez on May 7, 2020 Read More