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.
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Equifax Canada Set to Release Freeze Designator Code in Q4 2022
The new code is in response to the October 2020 passage of Quebec Bill 53 - Credit Assessment Agents Act. Read More
Important Reminder: Clients Must Close All Finalized or Unnecessary E-Verify Cases
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has been cracking down on organizations that are failing to timely close their E-Verify cases. Failure to comply with USCIS policy guidelines may result in termination of an employer's E-Verify account. Read More
Zoom Accused of Hiring Discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Zoom improperly rejected an employment application due to the applicant's immigration status. Read More
California Engages Technology to Identify "Ban-the-Box" Violations
The state's Fair Chance Act restricts employers with five or more workers from asking applicants about past criminal history before extending a conditional employment offer. Read More
Biden Administration Implements Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered under Deferred Enforced Departure
Covered individuals are now eligible to apply for work authorization. Read More