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Colorado has a new firearms law – signed Senate Bill 25-003 on April 10, 2025. The law takes effect August 1, 2026. The biggest change is a new name-based background check. Before you can buy certain semiautomatic firearms in Colorado, you must pass a state background check and get a new card called the Firearms […]
Two Types of Background Checks – what Are the Different Types of Background Checks? When it comes to background checks, there are two types: fingerprint-based checks and name-based checks. While both search for criminal records, they work in different ways. Understanding these differences can help you know what to expect and which type of check […]
When you hire a stranger, whether it’s to care for your elderly parent or drive a CDL truck, you’re placing enormous trust in that person. But what happens if you skip the background check step? The consequences can be devastating, and unfortunately, nightmare stories are becoming more common. Background checks are the first line of […]
Are Your Job Candidates Fake? Here’s How to Spot Them. How to Combat Recruitment and Hiring Fraud Hiring the wrong person is expensive. Learn how to protect your business from hiring fraud. Sarah, a senior care operator in Texas, thought she’d found the perfect candidate. The resume looked great. The video interview went smoothly. The […]
Franchisees don’t pay royalties for a logo. They pay for systems, streamlined workflows, competitive pricing from their vendors, and proven processes that protect their business from failures they can’t predict. Background screening is one of those systems. In senior care, it’s a critical component; When it fails, your franchisee and your brand lose their reputation, […]
If you are placing candidates in client homes the 2020 settlement between Care.com and California prosecutors is required reading. Care.com Background Check Settlement 2020 In July 2020, San Francisco District Attorney announced a $1 million settlement with Care.com over alleged misrepresentations about its background check products and its subscription practices. The case alleged that Care.com […]
