The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
Recent Posts
DOT Clearinghouse Inquiries – Best Practices and Reminders
January 6, 2023 marked the official date of the DOT Clearinghouse containing three consecutive years of violation data that will satisfy pre-employment drug and alcohol investigation requirements. Read More
Dominican Government Begins Issuing Passport Extension Stamps Valid for Form I-9 Purposes
The new procedure will extend expiring passports with pending renewal applications for one year. Read More
USCIS Extends EAD Validity for Certain Residents of Hong Kong Granted Work Authorization under the DED Program
The cards, which show a facial expiration date of 2/5/23 are now extended through 2/5/25. Read More
Scrutiny into CHRIA Violations Results in Increase of Lawsuits
District Court rules that subjects have up to six years to file claims against employers for improper use of criminal history under the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). Read More
Green Card and Employment Authorization Documents Redesigned
Beginning January 30, 2023, USCIS began issuing Permanent Resident Cards (aka Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766/EADs) with a new design, aimed to improve security and prevent document counterfeiting or fraud. Read More