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The Illinois Human Rights Act and Senate Bill 1480 Revisited

In March 2021, Illinois made significant updates to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) through Senate Bill 1480. We revisit…

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Illinois Park District Background Checks (Illinois Statute 70 ILCS 1205/8-23)

SafeScreener helps Illinois Park Districts Stay Safe and well Staffed with IAPD and ISP-Compliant Background Checks! To ensure the safety…

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California Drug Testing in 2024: Is Marijuana Testing Up in Smoke?

As of January 1, 2024, Assembly Bill 2188 (AB 2188) has significantly impacted drug testing policies and employment decisions relating…

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Volunteer Screening

Volunteer Background Screening for a Safe and Functional Organization

The Importance of Volunteer Screening Volunteering is the backbone of many nonprofit organizations and charitable events. It’s a noble gesture…

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Drug Test Delays

Hurry Up And Wait! Drug Testing Delays

Why are drug tests taking so darn long to process? Everyone knows that restaurants and lower-wage employers are seriously understaffed,…

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Why Background Checks for Volunteers and Employees of Non-Profits Are Necessary

Millions of people all over the country choose to donate their time and skills to causes that they believe have…

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Surviving a Background Check: A Job-seeker’s Guide

Goals of this post… To make you (the applicant) far more prepared to answer the questions found on a background…

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Illinois Employers Face New Compliance Laws With Senate Bill (SB) 1480

Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 1480 was signed by Governor Pritzker on March 23rd 2021 which amends the Illinois Human Rights…

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Why Salary Verifications Should Be a Standard Part of Your Background Screening Package

The value of verifying the prior salary of an applicant is often overlooked. While verifying the past employment dates and titles…

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FCRA Compliance 101: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

The legal landscape for Human Resource professionals is a constantly changing one. Never make the assumption that your Fair Credit…

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Time for a F.C.R.A. / EEOC Compliance Check Up?

The legal landscape for Human Resource professionals is a constantly changing one. Never make the assumption that your Fair Credit…

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Kmart Settles FCRA Class Action for $3,000,000

  Are FCRA compliance laws being followed by your hiring managers, recruiters, or even yourself? Really? Let’s face it, many very…

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