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Since 2005, Hire Image LLC has provided reliable and comprehensive employment background checks and background screenings, and other background investigation services including national criminal and civil searches, drug screenings, employment, education and professional license verifications, tenant screenings, motor vehicle records, address and social security number traces, and credit reports. We enable our clients to make well-informed hiring and retention decisions, and are a valued partner in their success. We work with national and international companies, from small businesses to large corporations, ensuring that they hire the right people in their own image.
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Proposed Judgment Shows that Compliance Affects More than Just Employers
Compliance and its importance for employers and landlords is discussed in the news extensively, but a recent proposed judgment against a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) demonstrates that compliance, or lack thereof, can affect even those who should be well-versed (and...
CFPB and FTC to Host Workshop on Accuracy in Consumer Reporting
On December 10, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a public workshop. Through the workshop, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and regulators will discuss the accuracy of traditional credit...
Hire Image to Present Free Webinar, December 17th: Clarity on Oral Fluid Drug Testing and the New SAMHSA Guidelines
On Tuesday, December 17th, 2019, at 3:00 PM EST, Hire Image will host a free webinar: Clarity on Oral Fluid Drug Testing and the New SAMHSA Guidelines As part of recently established guidelines by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...
Thanksgiving Closures
This year, as always, we give thanks to you. As a reminder, Hire Image will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd. Please remember that although our staff...
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Seattle’s First-Come, First-Served Law for Renters
The Washington Supreme Court recently upheld Seattle’s “first come, first served” rental law requiring Seattle landlords to rent to the first qualified person to apply to a listing. In doing so, the Supreme Court overruled a lower trial court, which had struck it down...
Puerto Rico Limits Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions
Effectively immediately: An Act to Protect Employee’s Credit Information prohibits employers from refusing to hire, dismissing, or otherwise discriminating against an employee or applicant because of information contained in his or her credit report. Additionally,...
Amazon Faces Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana Use
A former Amazon warehouse employee in New Jersey is suing the online retail giant after he tested positive in a random drug test for marijuana. The marijuana was prescribed to him under the state’s medical marijuana program for an anxiety and panic disorder. He...
Dollar General to Pay $6 Million EEOC Settlement
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Dollar General alleging its use of criminal history in its hiring practices and decisions violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because it had a disparate impact on some...
HIRE IMAGE ACHIEVES BACKGROUND SCREENING CREDENTIALING COUNCIL RE-ACCREDITATION
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Deanna Novak : 888-433-0090 APPROVED PRESS RELEASE HIRE IMAGE ACHIEVES BACKGROUND SCREENING CREDENTIALING COUNCIL RE-ACCREDITATION RALEIGH, N.C., NOVEMBER 11, 2019 – The Professional...
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Protecting Against Cyber Breaches
Cyber breaches continue to demonstrate that people are the greatest vulnerability for even the most sophisticated organizations. Although it is easy to feel prepared by talking about firewalls, detection software, and encryption methods, employees continue to be the easiest means for hackers to gain access.
Christine Cunneen Discusses the Impact of Background Checks
To be effective in hiring practices involves delving into the background of applicants to get a better idea of their abilities and employment performance, while staying compliant.
Attention California Employers: Ban the Box and Salary History Laws Now Effective
California’s Ban the Box and Salary History laws are now in effect, as of January 1, 2018. For additional information on these laws…