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U.S. Senators Peters, Walberg Call for Examination of Security Standards at U.S. Ports

February 28, 2020

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (MI-07) called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study inconsistencies in the cargo screening standards at American ports that have halted service at Michigan’s Port of Monroe.

Philadelphia International Airport to Test Biometric Screening

January 17, 2020

Beginning January 21, 2020, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will implement a 45-day pilot of biometric screening technologies at three international gates to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process departing passengers.

Request for criminal background check; reference checking, security interviews

Why Background Checks Have Become a Standard for Businesses Dealing with Sensitive Information

Roberta Rottigni

August 22, 2019

Most companies make use of a pre-employment check system before hiring new employees, but companies that handle sensitive information should be especially cautious when hiring new people. There are many reasons why it is helpful to do background checks before hiring.

$174 Million Paid Over Background Check Lawsuits

June 25, 2019

Employers resolving class-action lawsuits over alleged background check violations paid out a total of $174 million, a news report says.

First Advantage Releases 2019 Top Screening Trends and Insights

March 14, 2019

First Advantage released the results of its “2019 Top Screening Trends & Insights” State of the Industry report. After surveying enterprise customers and cross-referencing their responses with aggregated data from more than 66 million annual global searches, First Advantage was able to identify the key trends driving the employment background screening industry.

University of Wisconsin Enhances Background Check Requirements

Screening Now Required for Athletic Camp Volunteers, Employees

November 15, 2012

Screening is now a requirement for anyone involved with the sports camps or athletic department in the University of Wisconsin, including employees and volunteers.

Enterprise Services -- Background Checks

University of Illinois Requiring Background Checks to Work with Minors

October 26, 2012

Under new policies, employees in the UI system will undergo background checks before they can work with minors, especially at 4-H meetings, music or sports camps.

Enterprise Services -- Background Checks

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Security Officers Unarmed

September 11, 2012

After it was discovered that one armed guard had a criminal past, the 16 uniformed officers in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have been unarmed.

Enterprise Services -- Background Checks

Nearly 70 Percent of Organizations Conduct Criminal Checks on Job Applicants

July 25, 2012

A new survey shows that 69 percent of organizations perform criminal checks on all job candidates, which is lower than a 2010 survey's conclusion of the same criteria – 73 percent.

Enterprise Services -- Background Checks

Calif. Bill Prohibiting Criminal History Question on Job Applications Fails

June 29, 2012

The bill would have prohibited local governments in California from inquiring into or considering the criminal history of an applicant or including any inquiry about criminal history on any initial employment application.