Webinar Recording: GDPR, TazWorks, and You
Want to know what the GDPR is and how TazWorks software aligns with it? Watch our webinar recording.
April 26, 2018
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Want to know what the GDPR is and how TazWorks software aligns with it? Watch our webinar recording.
We have updated the terminology for “Post Incident” to “Post Accident” in the substance abuse reason for testing dropdowns to remain compliant with DOT requirements.
The Department of Transportation has added new drugs to their testing requirements, so we’ve made some updates to the way DOT drug panels are handled within TazWorks.
We’ve joined forces with Scott Paler to bring you an overview of industry best practices for data retention, as well as answering your questions about our upcoming data retention features and changes.
We’re making some changes to the way we retain and store data while still giving you the most flexibility possible in order to adhere to new industry standards. We’re excited to share the first steps with you.
Los Angeles enacted the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance this year, restricting employers with ten or more employees from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal history unless and until a conditional offer of employment has already been made.
The background screening industry is highly regulated and has become the subject of scrutiny among government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB.) It should come as no surprise that screeners are held to a high standard with regards to compliance rules and procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy. Recent rulings have resulted in penalties in the millions for companies that regulators believed to have missed the mark.
In an ongoing effort to enhance accuracy and compliance, we are adding a new option for the way names are entered into InstaScreen. Screening agencies can continue to separately control how a name is searched for each search type.
According to Section 604(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers must certify that they have authorization to run a background check. Also, employers must ensure the applicant is provided with an opportunity to receive a “copy of the report” and a “description in writing of the rights of the consumer” before taking any adverse action. Recent litigation has proved to be costly for screening agencies and employers who are not current in their compliance practices. The blanket certification clause outlined in your contract may not be enough.
Compliance with FCRA Section 613(a) has become a popular topic following the session addressing the most recent and cutting edge litigation at the 2014 annual NAPBS conference. Between hungry plaintiff’s attorneys inventing theories to file suit and poorly managed background screening agencies, the industry is becoming more and more litigious. There is no way around it. Compliance demands your attention.
