Background Screening

The latest news from DISA on Background Screening.

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Improper Criminal History Checks Resulted in $6 Million Dollar Lawsuit Payout

Learn how improper criminal background checks led to a $6M lawsuit and how to protect your company from compliance risks and EEOC violations.

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DISA’s Most Impactful Articles of 2019

This insightful wrap-up highlights significant changes, growing trends, and best practices that employers can find helpful in the employment screening and safety-sensitive industry. In case you missed them the first time, we’ve carefully chosen the most impactful articles DISA published in 2019 covering drug testing, background check, and the transportation industry.

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NAPBS Officially Rebrands to PBSA

Learn about NAPBS rebranding to PBSA and how it impacts background screening standards and employer compliance programs.

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An Employers Guide to Background Checks

Learn how to conduct background checks that are essential for employers to ensure safe hiring, mitigate risk, and maintain workplace compliance.

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How Financial Due Diligence Searches Can Prevent Million Dollar Mistakes

Explore how financial due diligence searches help employers mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and make informed hiring decisions.

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HR 101: The Benefits of Background Checks for Employers

Learn how background checks improve workplace safety, reduce turnover, and help employers make smarter, compliant hiring decisions.

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HR 101: So, you Need to Run A Background Check, Where Do you Begin?

Learn how to start a background check process, key screening components, and compliance tips to make informed hiring decisions with confidence.

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HR 101: The Difference Between Instant and Comprehensive Background Checks

Learn the key differences between instant and comprehensive background checks to make informed hiring decisions. Discover which method ensures accuracy, compliance, and workplace safety.

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California Cities Dropping Thousands of Marijuana Convictions

Background screening is a standard tool used during the pre-employment process. Background screening is a way for employers to make informed decisions when hiring and helps to maintain a safe working environment.

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Ban the Box Initiatives: How They Affect Your Company

Stay compliant with Ban the Box laws. Learn how these initiatives impact hiring, background checks, and fair chance employment practices.

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Don’t Risk Unlawful Termination Lawsuits: Adverse Action Notices are the Law

Learn how to reduce legal risks tied to adverse action in hiring decisions and stay compliant with background screening regulations.

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All Hail Advanced Screening Processes

Informed hiring decisions are crucial to the success of all companies, big or small. That belief drives everything we do at DISA—and for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, the emphasis on informed hiring decisions has officially been heightened.