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Employee Screening Verification A Practical Guide for Hiring Success

Employee Screening Verification: A Practical Guide for Hiring Success

Employee screening extends beyond traditional background checks. Numerous cases have shown that proper screening can uncover falsified educational credentials and criminal histories that may jeopardize organizations.  The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 9% of American adults became victims of identity theft in 2021, with losses

New York State Clean Slate Act

The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.  Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date. Eligible Convictions: Convictions under New York state law