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The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Employment Screening

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Navigating New Challenges for Employers As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, employers face fresh challenges in balancing workplace safety, compliance, and fair hiring. Whether your company operates in a state with legalized medical or recreational cannabis, or you hire remote workers nationwide, the old rules about drug screening are rapidly changing. The Legal Landscape […]

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FCRA Compliance: What Employers Must Know

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Staying on the Right Side of the Law When Conducting Background Checks When you’re hiring, background checks are a vital tool to help protect your business, your team, and your customers. But did you know that using these tools comes with legal responsibilities? The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) outlines how employers must handle background

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Industry-Specific Background Checks

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Not every job carries the same risks, and not every background check should look exactly the same. Depending on your industry, you might need more than a basic criminal check to truly protect your business, your customers, and your brand. At Swailes Backgrounds, we help companies tailor their screening programs to match the specific demands

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What Background Checks Should You Run on Volunteers?

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Volunteers often work in trusted roles serving meals, mentoring youth, assisting the elderly, or representing your organization in the community. While their impact can be powerful, the risk of placing the wrong person in the wrong role can be just as significant. That’s why a structured, thoughtful volunteer screening process is essential. Here’s a look at

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