In today’s competitive job market, employers rely heavily on background checks to make informed hiring decisions. However, the process of conducting these checks must adhere to strict regulations outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting (FCRA), a federal consumer protection statute. One critical…
Background checks are a critical safety and assessment tool. These screens ensure your organization makes informed decisions about the employees they hire and external vendors that may access your organization’s resources. But exactly what types of background checks and searches…
In July 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. The case reaffirmed that much of eastern Oklahoma (over half the state) remains legally recognized as tribal land. The McGirt decision effectively restored reservation status to…
AmericanChecked Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Re-accreditation TULSA, Okla., Sept. 18, 2024 – The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that AmericanChecked has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Organization Accreditation…
The Value of THC Breath Testing I’ve spent most of my career in the drug testing space and witnessed sweeping industry changes over the past 15 years. In 2008, I worked for a leading national laboratory. At that time,…
Why the Workday Matters When Testing for Cannabis What really matters in cannabis testing is the ability to detect historical use compared with recent use. Most employers would rather know when, not just if, an employee used cannabis. “We have…