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Articles Tagged with ''background check''

WMATA Sued Over Criminal Background Check Policy

July 31, 2014

Nine plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority aleging that WMATA's "comprehensive" criminal background check policy.


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Senate Committee Pushes for Cruise-Crime Rules

June 30, 2014

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee plans to cruise ship security at a July hearing called by committee chairman Jay Rockefeller.


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Mexico to Issue Background Checks on City Police

June 4, 2014

In an effort to root out corruption in one of the country's most dangerous states, Mexican authorities are issuing background checks for traffic cops throughout Tamaulipas. 


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"Fair Chance" Legislation Changes Background Check Rules in San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which limits when and to what extent employers can inquire into an applicant or employee’s criminal history
May 1, 2014

Employers cannot inquire into or run background checks involving criminal history until after the first live interview (including telephone or videoconference) or a conditional offer of employment. Employers cannot seek criminal conviction information on job applicants.


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Secure the Enterprise with Effective Background Screening

Employment background screening helps employers identify qualified applicants and helps mitigate risk by improving workplace security and safety.
Rachel Trindade
May 1, 2014

By working together cohesively with HR and legal, the security team can also function as the final gatekeeper to help ensure that the organization is screening in accordance with its policies and that every candidate has properly cleared the company’s background check standards.


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Georgia Law Allows Guns in Schools, Bars, and Churches

April 24, 2014

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a wide-ranging gun bill into law.


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14 Detained in LAX Baggage Theft Investigation

March 28, 2014

Authorities said Thursday that they suspect at least 14 baggage handlers at Los Angeles International Airport of stealing thousands of dollars in electronics, jewelry and other high-priced items from bags and other property at the airport.


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Mitigating Background Fraud Risks with Biometrics

Rick Nelson
March 25, 2014
Thirty percent of all business failures are due to theft and fraud by employees, and it has been estimated 60 percent of employee fraud and theft is committed by managers, owners, and senior executives.
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Facebook to Delete Posts for Illegal Gun Sales

March 5, 2014

Facebook will delete posts from users seeking to buy or sell weapons illegally or without a background check.

 


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San Francisco Enacts Law Limiting Use of Criminal Background Checks

February 19, 2014

Employers, contractors and affordable housing providers will have limited use of criminal background checks in vetting workers or tenants under a new San Francisco ordinance signed by San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee.


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