The Screening News Network sat down with Corporate Immigration Counsel, Sathab Abbo, to shed some light on the questions they hear most. All employers are required to complete and store a Form I-9 for each new employee hired to work in the United States. Here is Part 2 of our Form I-9 discussion: JG: People express confusion about the differences between Form I-9 and E-Verify. All U.S. MORE

You probably don’t know a lot, though, about legal compliance in background screening. Background screening applies to every industry and every employer, and it’s in your best interest to make sure you’re doing it in accordance with laws and regulations. Why Compliant Background Screening is Important. 1. The primary federal law regulating background screening in the U.S. MORE

Screening News. The Value of Hiring more Mature Employees. Could Yahoo Kill Privacy Shield? CFPB Structure Unconstitutional? Judge Finds for Giant Bank over Background Checks. 1:26. 1:26. Facebook. Twitter. Embed. Speed. Quality. 1080p. 1080p. About Wistia. 0:21. message. The Value of Hiring More Mature Employees. Could Yahoo Kill Privacy Shield? government. Privacy Shield agreement. MORE

Screening News. Frito-Lay Settles in FCRA Fight. Waffle House Appeals Judge's FCRA Decision. Colorado Schools Struggle with Medical Marijuana Rules. Recreational Pot Coming to California? Frito-Lay Settles in FCRA Fight. One of the nation’s largest snack makers has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Each will receive approximately $200 under the settlement. MORE

EBI's Screening News Update – February 5, 2016. • New Federal Agency to Handle Background Checks • Pennsylvania Teachers Fight Background Checks • National Retailers Hit With Ban The Box Fines. 2:50. Subscribe To Our Blog To Receive Our Weekly Screening News Updates. POWERED BY WISTIA. Loading. Playing in. 1080p. Switch to Flash. About Wistia. Ban the Box MORE

This is an important example of why it is so important to make sure your background screening partner doesn’t just rely on things that come up on their computer screens , but go directly to the source itself. Without access to the right information, even the most thorough background check can fall short. The latest is Georgia. Here’s how it happened. Problem solved? Not quite. MORE

Employers and their background screening partners were optimistic a Supreme Court ruling in Spokeo v. Robins would establish an actual injury requirement for FCRA-based class action cases to advance through the courts. The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016 deprives the Court of a highly respected Justice and a prominent, frequently decisive vote. EEOC & FCRA MORE

We applaud the NFL’s effort, but as with all background screening programs , it’s only effective if it is used consistently and across the board. The NFL has had enough of getting its reputation battered and bruised by players like Ray Rice and Greg Hardy. Last year they performed. background checks on draftees. Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Background Checks MORE

While at the SHRM ’15 Conference in Las Vegas, Jackie Pirone spent some time with Jennifer Gladstone to tell our Screening News Network viewers about issues that could affect screening programs. The drug testing industry is one of the most dynamic arenas in the business world today. Drug Testing MORE

In order for companies to participate in the program, employees must be screened for WOTC eligibility on, or before the day of the job offer, and a Form 8850 must be filed with the State Workforce Agency (SWA) no later than 28 days from the first day of employment. Yes, tax season is in full swing, but there is still time for companies to recover some significant tax savings for 2015. MORE

When it comes to a solid background screen you need more than just an applicant’s criminal history. The Screening News Network sat down with Craig Caddell of ClearStar, Inc. Home-schoolers also pose several challenges for screening companies. to talk about why Employment Verifications and Education Verifications are important pieces of the puzzle. 0:04. 0:04. Speed. Quality. MORE

Screening News. WOTC Employees Have Greater On-the-Job Success. CA Juvenile Records Off Limits. Yahoo Breach Even Bigger that Reported? Bieber Battles for Medical Marijuana. 2:42. 2:42. Facebook. Twitter. Embed. Speed. Quality. 1080p. About Wistia. 2:13. message. WOTC Employees Have Greater On-the-Job Success. Now it turns out the tax breaks might be just one of the benefits. MORE

There are thousands of background screening companies out there. Download our guide to Selecting a Background Screening Partner. And background screening your applicants is an important piece of the puzzle. Nikki Holton knows all too well that the right screening partner can make or break your hiring process. Mary Poquette// Poquette Screening Solutions. MORE

The organization carefully screens those who offer up their homes to foster or adopt and do everything they can to find the dogs safe forever homes, but they do very little to figure out who is behind the wheel of all of those cars traveling on their behalf. This is a screen that should be done on a continual basis. Where would this world be without volunteers? So what do you do? MORE

The Screening News Network sat down with Corporate Immigration Counsel, Sathab Abbo, to shed some light on the questions they hear most. All employers are required to complete and store a Form I-9 for each new employee hired to work in the United States. SA: In this case, the USCIS receipt notice is not an acceptable receipt for Form I-9 purposes. Your employee changes his or her name. MORE

Screening News. Does Calling Someone a Terrorist Cause Harm? Credit Reporting Agencies Forced to Overhaul Practices. Medical Marijuana -- Legal but Not Legal in Ohio. Privacy Shield Challenge. Does Calling Someone a Terrorist Cause Harm? plaintiff says he lost the apartment he wanted to rent because TransUnion incorrectly claimed his name was found on a terrorist watch list. MORE

Screening News Update - February 19, 2016. Medical Marijuana Sales Soar. Maryland Lawmaker Seeks to Put Marijuana Legalization Question to Voters. This isn't Cheers Anymore. Medical Marijuana Sales Soar According to ArcView Market Research, legal retail sales of marijuana are expected to top $6.7 billion by the end of the year – that’s up from $5.4 billion last year. Legislative Alerts MORE

Your attorney or your background screening provider will be able to review your documents to make sure you are not leaving a door open for these modern-day blackmailers. Businesses have always had to worry about frivolous lawsuits. Con-artists “slip” and fall, others find a bug in their food. Sometimes the hot coffee is just too hot. Over the years this guy has applied for hundreds of jobs. MORE

When you enlist the services of a background screening partner you assume the reports they send back are accurate and compliant with the law. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been pursuing screening companies and fining some of them millions of dollars for providing unacceptable data. The right screening partner will be happy to walk you through their procedures. MORE

Being the large corporation that Urban Outfitters now is, they have much more stringent background screening requirements for their job applicants. That includes requiring all applicants to undergo an E-Verify screening to determine if they are legally allowed to work in the United States. When URBN screened more than 400 Vetri employees, they found 30 who were working illegally. MORE

These policies can be as simple as making sure they lock their screens when they walk away from their desks, or requiring them to use screen protectors if they work remotely. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear about some kind of data breach. No industry is immune. It is essential for companies of all sizes to have a plan for how to deal with hacks, breaches or leaks. Videos MORE

The word “global” can be misleading when talking about pre-employment screening. Large companies that have facilities in other countries are the obvious customer for these services, but did you know your small to medium sized company might need global screening as well? Now, local companies in this region are realizing the benefits of having a good screening program in place. MORE

The Screening News Network will keep you posted as things continue to evolve. We spend a lot to time writing about the legalization of marijuana on this blog. There’s a good reason for it. Laws are literally changing every single day. Here is a quick round-up of some of what’s been happening just this month. The law goes into effect in November. This only scratches the surface. MORE

As we watch another year come to an end, we truly hope that our viewers have found the Screening News Network videos helpful, educational and even entertaining. Next month we will hear President Obama’s final State of the Union Address and we thought it would be a good time for a look at the State of the Background Screening Industry. 2015 Year In Review. Award-Winning Year for EBI. MORE

Today, we begin a four part series by showing you how solid background screening companies make sure the information you receive is accurate. Whether it’s an article, a lawsuit, of even so-called comics doing satirical news programs… background screening seems to be in the news pretty regularly. We hope this peek behind the curtain answers questions you might have about the process. MORE

Screening News. Waffle House can't catch a Break. Don't Face a Penalty for Not Posting! Ban the Box Continues to Spread. Waffle House can’t catch a Break. It’s been a long couple of weeks for the lawyers for Waffle House. First on June 6 th , job applicants filed a motion for class certification in their FCRA case against the chain. Don’t Face a Penalty for Not Posting! MORE

While many of these companies use social media to find job candidates who might not be actively seeking a new job, 43% of organizations say they use these tools to actively screen applicants. As many as 59% of the companies surveyed do not have a policy for using social media to screen applicants, and this is where you could get into some trouble. That’s up from 56% in 2011. MORE

Screening News. Spokeo Shutting Down FCRA Lawsuits. Marijuana on Ballots Across the Country. Healthcare Could be Cyber Criminals Next Target. 2:53. 2:53. Facebook. Twitter. Embed. Speed. Quality. 1080p. About Wistia. 1:01. message. Spokeo Shutting Down FCRA Lawsuits. But ever since the Supreme Court ruled in Spokeo v. Robins , things are changing right before our eyes. Legislative Alerts MORE

The Screening News Network’s Jennifer Gladstone spoke with Philadelphia employment law expert Jonathan Segal about the risks and rewards of checking out your applicants’ profiles. 21% – Had an unprofessional screen name. How many times a day do you check social media? For some of you, it may be too many to count. Social media… it’s become such an omnipresent part of our lives. MORE

The Screening News Network is proud to present conversations between two of the world’s top experts in the Background Screening field. In part three of On The Big Screen with Bob and Les, EBI’s Bob Capwell and Les Rosen of Employment Screening Resources discuss why employers should only hire an NAPBS accredited firm to be their background screening partner. MORE

Screening News. Staffing Company Faces Huge Fines. Medical Marijuana Foe Pushes for more Research. Background Checks for Drone Pilots. Staffing Company Faces Huge Fines. Minneapolis based staffing company Golden Employment Group will have to pay more than $209,000 in fines because of hundreds of Form I-9 violations. Administrative Law Judge Ellen K. Harris, along with Earl Blumenauer, H. MORE

Mandatory Background Screening in Kentucky. Mandatory Background Screening in Kentucky. EBI Screening News Network Videos• Historic E-Verify Records to be Deleted 12/31/15 • Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Settles Suit. Authorization to Use Hair Testing in DOT Drug Testing Programs? On January 1 st U.S. For instructions on how to do that, click here. Medical Marijuana Legislation. MORE

As we watch another year come to an end, we truly hope that our readers have found the content of our blog and the Screening News Network helpful, educational and entertaining. Now in our 21st year, EBI is one of the largest background screening companies in the industry. Background Checks EBI Screening News NetworkWe try not to spend too much time talking about ourselves here. MORE

Employers need to be sure that their screening partner does everything in its power to protect candidate data. Finding a background screening partner that understands this grave responsibility can take a lot of pressure off of employers. Related: Behind the Screen Part 1 - Background Check Accuracy is No Laughing Matter. 1. What’s the screening policy for their own employees? MORE

Screening News. Check them out here -- Clinton's Social Screening Report and Donald Trump's Social Screening Report. Since an audit revealed the problem, all the tenants have been screened through the National Crime Information Center and the Terrorist Screening Database. Both Candidates Fail Social Media Background Check. Lyft May Win FCRA Case. MORE

Screening News. More than 70,000 state-licensed public school teachers in Indiana already undergo a pretty strict background screening process with rechecks required every five years. Philly Law Says No Credit Check for Hiring. Tough Legislation Passed Regarding Ride Shares. Broader Background Checks for Schools in Indiana? Tough Legislation Passed Regarding Ride Shares. MORE

Henry recommends that institutions partner with a professional screening firm. Applying for college is not easy. The list of things schools look at these days seems endless… SAT scores, transcripts, essays, extracurricular activities, even volunteer work. There are plusses and minuses when it comes to using background checks for students. Background Checks Education MORE

EBI refers to this as Infinity Screening.) Blackburn, the background screening efforts will save them money in the long run. Like any other negligent hiring situation, it will always cost an employer less to screen out the bad apples than to replace a bad hire. Earlier this year USA Today conducted an investigation that sent chills down the spines of parents across the country. MORE

If you are looking for a little help with your background screening and you hit up the internet, you are going to get all kinds of results. EBI Screening News NetworkYou’ll find giant firms that span the globe all the way down to the fly-by-night, quickie online search services. How is it possible to know which company is right for you? But this effort really isn’t for us. MORE

Some of you might have discovered this blog post by searching terms like "background screening" or "background search". If so, you might also get a lot of ads popping up promising the chance to do all kinds of background checks on anyone you want. These online companies might sound dependable. They might seem reliable. Why is this so important? The FCRA is a gatekeeper, of sorts. Period. MORE