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November 6, 2017

New Laws That Have Been Passed

Philadelphia and Use of Credit Reports by Employers Per Phil. Code §9-1102, effective July 1, 2017 it is generally unlawful for an employer to

April 19, 2017

Global Investigative Services, Inc. Achieves Accreditation

For Immediate Release GLOBAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, INC. ACHIEVES BACKGROUND SCREENING CREDENTIALING COUNCIL ACCREDITATION RALEIGH, N.C., April 17, 2017 – The

August 22, 2016

The Power Conference

Thursday, August 25, 2016 8AM – 5PM Stop by our booth to see us at the Power Conference in Bethesda, Maryland. Details click here:

May 20, 2016

What to learn from the Spokeo case

SCOTUS Fair Credit Reporting Act Background Check Standing Case Remanded to Lower Court – Lexology – http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=2877d565-3a14-496e-ab39-7ace11e343c1

May 16, 2016

If the government can probe social media as part of the security clearance process, don’t you think as an employer it’s time to consider it as well?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators can now probe Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites as a part of background checks for security clearances —

January 15, 2016

Philadelphia companies could face fines, lawsuits if they violate new background check rules

Excerpted from pennrecords.com, by Jacob Bielanski PHILADELPHIA – Under new rules in Philadelphia, employers will need to be avoid asking questions about an applicant’s

July 2, 2015

Independence Day

Global Investigative Services will be closed Friday July 3rd, 2015 and will reopen on Monday July 6th, 2015 in celebration of Independence Day!! We

November 5, 2014

What Ban the Box Will Mean to Employers in Montgomery County, Maryland

On October 28, 2014 the Montgomery County (Maryland) Council unanimously passed Bill 36-14 or “Ban the Box.” The bill would prevent certain employers from asking

October 9, 2014

Montgomery County, Maryland Poised to Ban the Box Early 2015

On October 9, 2014 the Montgomery County Council Committee met to discuss Bill 36-14 also referred to as “Ban the Box.” The bill would

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