Without non-profit organizations, thousands, if not millions, of Americans would go without an array of services. From youth sports groups to domestic violence shelters, and animal rescue agencies to literacy campaigns, our country is a better place because of the...
Pennsylvania has become the gold standard in child protection. In the last two years, the state has passed 23 new pieces of legislation aimed at beefing up background check requirements, increasing child protection protocols, and solidifying mandated reporter status....
Two California court rulings are showcasing the complexities of the state’s screening laws. Background check laws in California are notoriously difficult and more stringent than in most other states. Two laws in particular were designed by the legislature to better...
The American workforce is changing. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 15.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, or 24.4 million individuals, were foreign-born. But this globalization of our domestic workforce is simply a mirror for what’s...
A lawsuit pitting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against a major car manufacturer is raising concerns about several hiring issues. Among them: Use of criminal background checks Disparate or Structural discrimination Policies against ex-offenders...
Protecting and caring for our most vulnerable populations is everyone’s business. Children, the elderly and people with disabilities are too often targeted by predators who want to hurt them in some way. From identity theft and fraud, to sexual and physical abuse, the...
