The Importance of Identity Screening With the rise of AI, there is no shortage of both optimistic and “sky is falling” narratives. To build any reliable model of the future, we must look to current trends and fill in the blanks from there. While there is tremendous technological upside, there are likely drawbacks to this […]
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2026 has been a big year for regulatory change, with some recent developments carrying significant implications for individuals and employers alike. From the rescheduling of marijuana to I-9 penalties to potential changes for staffing agencies, we want to cover three important developments and discuss what they mean for U.S. employers. 1. Cannabis Officially Rescheduled …at
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When it comes to AI, there is a notable lack of legal precedent to govern and hold AI systems accountable, with recruiting among the principal sectors under the microscope. Modern AI recruiting platforms are becoming so efficient at their tasks that people are beginning to question whether certain functions and outputs of these systems are
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Marijuana drug test positivity rates aren’t going down. They’re going up. Could this statistic be problematic for your workforce? Well, let’s analyze. What the Numbers Tell Us Quest Diagnostics recently released its Drug Testing Index (DTI), and the data is eye-opening. For those unfamiliar, the DTI is derived from nearly 10 million workforce drug tests
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As we enter the second half of the decade, we can look back and see how quickly the CRA landscape has advanced and evolved. Shifting regulatory demands, artificial intelligence, and changing workforce expectations have driven significant adaptations across the industry. Despite this, we have noticed a surge in background screening demand. In the over 20
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How much leeway does each state have in regulating consumer reporting? Would too much flexibility create conflict between state and federal regulations? Well, now we have a clearer interpretation of these questions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aligns with Congress’s desire to uphold a comprehensive regulatory scheme, affecting how the FCRA preempts state laws.
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In November 2025, Peopletrail made its 10th consecutive appearance on the HRO Baker’s Dozen list of top Screening Providers. HRO Today‘s Baker’s Dozen annually ranks the industry’s best based on customer satisfaction surveys in several categories. Here is how Peopletrail fared this year: Overall Midsize Program Leaders: 1st Overall Midsize Program Breadth of Services Leaders:
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In employment screening, a CRA has a duty to both their client—the employer—and each candidate. With a need for customer care on multiple fronts, balance is a constant consideration. On the client side, CRAs have a duty to ensure the timely and accurate completion of each background check while maintaining rigid compliance with applicable laws
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Occasionally, we receive inquiries from organizations asking about a pre-vetting process and whether or not it’s a compliant practice. Typically, the details of this process include utilizing a third party (a background screening company) to conduct social media searches on individuals before they formally apply for a position. While there is no problem conducting such
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As with many things, 2020 serves as a meridian that separates modern healthcare and its recent evolution. Just as we use the standard notations of BCE and CE to reference historical dates, “Pre-pandemic” and “Post Pandemic” are finding common reference in the vernacular of medical professionals worldwide. The healthcare system as a whole faced major
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