California’s evolving background check landscape
California is well-known for innovative laws regarding individual rights. As background checks have become increasingly important for employment and housing, California has moved to regulate them. Although California laws are stricter than most states, they have often served as a template for others to follow. A few of the bills being considered could have dramatic effects if they should pass. In this blog post, we will delve into some of the proposed and recently passed background check bills in California that impact employee and tenant screening. Senate Bill 809: Fair Chance Act of 2023 - Limiting Employers' Access to Applicants' [...]
The OIG Exclusion List: A critical tool for healthcare employers
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List is a tool used to ensure that individuals or entities who are excluded from participating in federal healthcare programs are not hired or engaged by healthcare providers, suppliers, or contractors. The OIG Exclusion List is maintained by the OIG, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Checking this list is part of our national criminal background check. The OIG Exclusion List, also known as the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), contains the names of individuals and entities that have been excluded from participating in federal healthcare programs, [...]