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Expert guidance on background screening, compliance, hiring best practices, and industry news.

What the OIG Expects from Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Compliance

What the OIG Expects from Healthcare Organizations

The OIG exclusion list is updated every month, and employing an excluded individual, even unknowingly, can trigger civil penalties, full claim repayment, and loss of Medicare and Medicaid billing privileges. Learn what the standard of care actually requires.

April 2, 20268 min read
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Why Ongoing Employee Screening Will Change the Way You Manage Long-Term Risk
Risk Management

Why Ongoing Employee Screening Will Change the Way You Manage Long-Term Risk

A pre-hire background check only tells you who someone was on day one. Discover why ongoing employee screening services and continuous background screening solutions are the new standard for long-term workforce risk management.

March 30, 20269 min read
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The ROI of Speed: How 5-Minute Background Checks Slash Your Time-to-Hire
Hiring Efficiency

The ROI of Speed: How 5-Minute Background Checks Slash Your Time-to-Hire

Slow background checks cost employers thousands per month in lost productivity and candidate drop-off. Discover how fast background checks and hiring efficiency go hand in hand, and how a 5-minute employment background check can transform your time-to-hire.

March 26, 20269 min read
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The Employer's State-by-State Guide to Ban-the-Box Laws: What You Must Do Before You Ask
Compliance

The Employer's State-by-State Guide to Ban-the-Box Laws: What You Must Do Before You Ask

Ban-the-box laws now cover more than 150 cities and 37 states. This employer guide breaks down which states require delayed criminal history inquiries, key penalties, and how to build a compliant hiring process in 2026.

March 23, 202610 min read
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EEOC Guidance and Criminal Records: What Every Employer Must Know Before Their Next Hire
Compliance

EEOC Guidance and Criminal Records: What Every Employer Must Know Before Their Next Hire

Blanket criminal record exclusion policies can expose your company to EEOC liability. Learn the Green factors, individualized assessment requirements, and how to build a compliant screening policy that protects your business in 2026.

March 16, 20269 min read
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FCRA Compliance Checklist for Employers in 2026
Compliance

FCRA Compliance Checklist for Employers in 2026

A step-by-step FCRA compliance checklist for high-turnover employers. Covers standalone disclosures, written authorization, adverse action notices, 2026 regulatory updates, and the most common violations that lead to costly lawsuits.

March 10, 20268 min read
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How SaffHire Follows FCRA Guidelines for All Screenings
Compliance

How SaffHire Follows FCRA Guidelines for All Screenings

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) sets the legal foundation for how background checks must be conducted in the United States. Learn how SaffHire ensures every screening is fully compliant protecting both employers and applicants.

March 8, 20267 min read
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