Background Check

Background Check

August 31, 2023

Amidst the turmoil and adjustments of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have had to modify their usual procedures for verifying the employment eligibility of new hires. With temporary flexibilities in place for the remote examination of Form I-9 documents, changes were inevitable. As we find ourselves in 2023, there are crucial updates and changes in these policies that employers need to be aware of.

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August 25, 2023

The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) imposes several obligations on users of consumer reports that are procured for employment purposes, such as the requirement to engage in what is known as the “adverse action process.” Katie Robinson, Senior Corporate Counsel, Global HR Research, a DISA company, recently presented a webinar for DISA covering the FCRA compliance steps and the adverse action process.

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August 02, 2023

In today’s complex and interconnected business environment, financial transactions require an increasing level of scrutiny to successfully fulfill fiduciary responsibilities and ensure regulatory compliance. The most vital element of any strategy to protect against financial and reputational damages and fulfill regulatory requirements is Customer Due Diligence (CDD). But what is CDD, and how is it best achieved?

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July 12, 2023

The year 2023 marks a significant shift in the legal landscape of the United States, with lawmakers across the country turning their attention to social inequities and ways to address them. The conversation around pay equity and transparency has taken center stage, reflecting the nation's growing concern for wage equality and negotiation empowerment. This commitment has spurred new legislation to combat the pervasive gender pay gap, which continues to disadvantage women and minority communities in the labor market.

Background Check

July 12, 2023

In the modern, interconnected world of business, the importance of a thorough and comprehensive background screening process cannot be overstated. Background checks are no longer a mere formality or a simple tick on a checklist. They have evolved into a critical component of the hiring process, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and productivity of the workforce. DISA Global Solutions, an industry leader, understands the significance of these services in the current industry landscape and helps employers with risk mitigation and informed decision-making.

Background Check

June 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification will end on July 31, 2023, returning to the standard in-person physical document inspections. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers must complete these in-person inspections for all employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the period of temporary flexibilities by August 30, 2023.

Background Check

June 23, 2023

Steering a business in the transportation sector involves navigating through a maze of regulatory requirements, including DOT background checks. Mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and overseen by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), these checks ensure the safety of our roads by vetting the men and women behind the wheel.