In a unique twist on the public protection and background check debate, a number of tour guides in New Orleans have petitioned a federal judge to let them off the hook for licensing regulations. The regulations are supposedly “infringing on their first amendment rights.” The very nature of the request immediately made me suspicious, and [...]
Can I Make My Employees Submit To a Drug Test?
This story really happened, as cheeky as it might sound. Greg is a small-business owner and has had a flourishing business that he started up several years ago. The staff is welcoming and educated, they have all passed a variety of background checks before being hired, and there are no complaints from the large customer [...]
Is it Legal For Me to Get Drug Tested For Employment?
Here’s the story… Becky is interviewing for a position as a sales associate at a nationwide clothing store that is located in the mall. She interviews well, has the right background, and gets the job. She isn’t required to take a UI but she does have work through a 90 probationary period to make sure [...]
What Does an Accurate Background Check Include?
Now Streaming// by Cameron Teal Whether you need a pre-employment background screen for a small business or a big business, an accurate background check is going to be useful for identifying flaws in your potential hires. But, what information are you going to get and how can you use it effectively? Understanding the information that [...]



