February Newsletter 2021
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
The Green Factors and Why They Matter in Hiring Decisions?
EEOC guidelines that impact employment background checks In 1975 an Eighth Circuit Court Case, Green v. Missouri Pacific Railroad, resulted in a finding by the court that it was discriminatory under Title VII for an employer to generally “follow a policy of disqualifying applicants with a conviction, other than minor traffic offenses.” The Court cited three factors known as “The Green Factors” that
What does the 7-year limit mean when conducting a background check?
The seven-year limit is sort of the speed limit that employers use when conducting background checks. Employers and the companies they hire to do background checks are usually bound by a federal law called the FCRA or the (Fair Credit Reporting Act). These third-party companies that conduct the background checks
Are your employees ready to get back to work?
Nationwide Screening Services works hard to provide our customers with the best pre-employment, background screening tools available. As we all prepare to have employees return to work, companies are looking for different options to ensure this is being done safely. We would
6 Reasons Screening Services Are Important
There are many reasons why pre-employment background checks are so important. In fact, here in the United States they have been the norm for a significant number of years. They are widely considered to be an essential step to take
May 2020 Newsletter
Message from the Editor:Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you informed
Why Background Checks Are Important For Staffing Agencies
Background checks are an essential ingredient in maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. It is common for companies to make use of staffing agencies’ services when in need of filling a particular role. Especially so for long term positions, but
Hiring the Right Employee
Think of a piece of machinery; something inherently simple like an old stone mill. An admirable construction, but with a limited number of moving pieces. If something goes wrong, finding a solution wouldn’t be all that time consuming or taxing.
April 2020 Newsletter
Message from the Editor:Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cuttingedge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you informed andto
COVID-19 Precautions
As COVID-19 makes its way around the world, we wanted to share how Nationwide Screening Services is preparing. Our top priority is, and always will be, the health and safety of our coworkers, clients, and partners. To prepare for the
October 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
September 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
August 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
July 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
June 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
MAINE HOUSE OVERRIDES GOVERNORS’ VETO TO MAKE MARIJUANA LAW MORE EMPLOYER FRIENDLY
Maine House Overrides Governors’ Veto to Make Marijuana Law More Employer Friendly On May 2, 2018, the Maine House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to override Governor Paul LePage’s veto and passed LD 1719, which establishes rules for licensing and regulating
May 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
GUNS IN THE WORKPLACE: A PRESSING PROBLEM FOR AMERICAN COMPANIES
GUNS IN THE WORKPLACE: A PRESSING PROBLEM FOR AMERICAN COMPANIES The National Threat Assessment Center reported that between January and December 2017 incidents of mass attacks, during which three or more persons were harmed, were carried out in public places
LI Business Expo May 10th
Nationwide Screening Services will be exhibiting at the LI Business Expo May 10th NYCB LIVE home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Hempstead, NY Come Visit us at Booth 502
April 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
I.C.E. TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE WORKSITE INVESTIGATIONS
I.C.E. to Significantly Increase Worksite Investigations Not many employers read the “tea leaves” and foresaw what was coming when President Trump signed Executive Order 13788, entitled “Buy American and Hire American,” a broad directive which calls for the rigorous enforcement
March 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
February 2018
Message from the Editor: Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you
January 2018
January 2018 Message from the Editor: Happy New Year! We hope you have a very happy and prosperous news year. Welcome to another edition of ‘Inside Background Screening’ our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge
DECEMBER 2017
Message from the Editor: Welcome to Inside Background Screening our new newsletter. Our goal is to bring to you cutting edge news and information about what is happening in the background screening world to help keep you informed and to