Category Archives: Background Check

USCIS Wants Your Opinion on New Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Blogger

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made some changes to Form I-9 — the form that all companies have to fill out for new employees, verifying their identity and that they’re authorized to work in the U.S. But instead … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use: Criminal Records and Employment Discrimination

Posted on May 2, 2012 by K White Research Department

Employers often have reason to be interested in an applicant’s or employee’s arrest and conviction records, but are understandably concerned about violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws. To assist employers in complying with federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … Continue reading →

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District of Columbia New Law Prohibits Discrimination against the Unemployed

Posted on April 19, 2012 by K White Research Department

The District of Columbia recently passed the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012. The law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status as unemployed. Specifically, the law makes it unlawful for an employer or employment agency to: … Continue reading →

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The USCIS Expands Free Employment Eligibility Self Check to all 50 States

Posted on March 1, 2012 by K White Research Department

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that E-Verify “Self Check” is now available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories. What is Self Check? E-Verify Self Check is a free online service that allows … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Mayor Signs Ordinance Concerning Applicant Disclosure of Criminal History

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Research Department

The Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, signed an ordinance that soon will prohibit employers from requiring job applicants to disclose their criminal backgrounds until after the first employment interview. Under the new chapter entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards”, employers … Continue reading →

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