May is Mental Health Awareness month. In this blog post, we speak with the leaders of our employee-led Mental Harmony group about what it means to them.
https://www.hireright.com/blog/lifeathireright-acknowledging-mental-health-awareness-month
In 2024, several U.S. states have implemented laws focused on protecting consumer rights and overseeing the management of personal data. Taking the forefront in this movement are New Jersey, New ...
As marijuana becomes legal in more states across the US, employers are grappling with the complexities of regulating its use among employees. What used to be straightforward - firing employees wh...
Los Angeles County adopted an ordinance to implement the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. This “ban-the-box” ordinance imposes obligations on employers in unincorporated areas of the Coun...
https://www.hireright.com/blog/los-angeles-county-introduces-fair-chance-ordinance-for-employers-in
The CFPB released two versions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Consumer Rights in 2023. Learn how to differentiate between versions for compliance in 2024.
https://www.hireright.com/blog/employers-must-implement-updated-fcra-summary-of-consumer-rights
In response to the escalating overdose crisis, Oregon legislators have approved legislation which reverts the state's pioneering drug decriminalization efforts, marking a significant shift in dru...
Drug testing as a part of employment background screening in the U.S. has been a hot topic for years, balancing workplace safety with concerns about efficiency and privacy. Traditional methods of...
https://www.hireright.com/blog/exploring-the-advantages-of-oral-fluid-testing
Join us in honoring and celebrating women worldwide today and every day! We had the privilege of chatting with Wendy Dailey from International Sanctuary. Wendy shares the incredible work of Inter...
https://www.hireright.com/blog/lifeathireright-working-with-international-sanctuary
As of February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County will no longer use birth month and year as search criteria for criminal records. Employers must prepare for background check dela...
https://www.hireright.com/blog/impacts-of-los-angeles-courts-revised-search-procedures-on-criminal
New York recently signed a law effectively limiting employers’ ability to access the personal social media accounts of both employees and job applicants. The legislation, marks a significant sh...