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Adverse Action

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A Quick Guide to Understanding the 7-Year Lookback Rule in Consumer Reporting

If you are involved in your team’s background screening and hiring process, you'reprobably familiar with the “7-year lookback rule” for criminal...

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Managing State and Local-Level Regulations for Adverse Action

Adverse action is rarely an easy process. The stress of makingthe decision alone can weigh on HR professionalsand significant legal requirements can...

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Your Guide to Simplifying and Understanding Adverse Action

Most employers conduct background checks on new hires and periodically rescreen employees as part of their standard employment practices. These...

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