FORM I9 (11/15/07)
USCIS REVISES EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM I-9
As of November 7, 2007, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued a new employment verification Form I-9 for all new employees hired in the United States. The revision complies with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), which reduces the number of documents employers may accept from new employees during the employment eligibility verification process.
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (10/26/07)
Fire Closes San Diego Superior Court
The fires that have been wreaking havoc across Southern California have forced the closing of the San Diego Superior Court. All pending background investigations involving San Diego County have been delayed until the court re-opens on Monday 10/29/07.
CALIFORNIA (10/05/07)
Clerk Strike Delays Public Access to Santa Cruz County Criminal Index
All pending background investigations involving Santa Cruz County (CA) have been delayed following a clerk strike (currently in resolution) which has caused a massive backlog in processing requests. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as soon as the situation is rectified.
NEW YORK STATE (08/30/07)
New York Restricts Disclosure of Social Security Numbers
Effective January 1, 2008, the state of New York will restrict the use of Social Security numbers by businesses, including hospitals. The New York State Social Security Number Protection Law applies to all nongovernmental associations and corporations and includes a number of restrictions and stipulations.
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ARKANSAS (08/22/07)
Arkansas Law Expands Access to Background Checks
Under a new law expanding access to the state police online criminal background check system, entities such as staffing agencies, landlords, property owners, financial institutions, law firms and companies that conduct background checks are now allowed to run criminal background checks on people as long as they have the person's written consent, which must remain on file for three years.
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PENNSYLVANIA (05/01/07)
PA Dept. of Transportation
Effective immediately the state of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will require a signed and notarized affidavit from each Corporate Screening customer in need of driver history information from that state. This form will be kept on file with PennDOT and will allow Corporate Screening to order driver history reports on your behalf.
WASHINGTON STATE (04/18/07)
New Credit Check Law in Washington State Impacts Employers
A new law signed by the Washington State Governor on April 18 limits employers’ access to potential and current employee credit records unless the information is substantially related to potential or current job responsibilities.
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COLORADO (01/01/07)
Colorado DOL Revises Requirement for Work Authorization Verification
Statute Requires More than Federal I-9 Forms
As of January, 2007, Colorado became the first state to impose employment verification obligations to all employers, adding new (and controversial) requirements to existing federal statutes for completing I-9 forms for all new hires. The Colorado statute passed in August 2006 but didn’t take effect until this year.
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CORPORATE SCREENING NEWS
(08/06/07)
Corporate Screening Receives "Safe Harbor" Certification
Corporate Screening Services has been awarded "Safe Harbor" certification for its adherence to the European Union Directives on Data Protection. This certification allows approved U.S. companies to access European databases of confidential information by fulfilling the stringent personal data and privacy protection policies stipulated by the European Union.
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