The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announces that National Crime Search has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited. Since its inception, PBSA has maintained that there is a strong need for a singular, cohesive industry standard and, therefore, created the […]
Maine Joins States Adopting Ban-the-Box Law
Maine is the latest state to follow the nationwide “Ban-the-Box” trend that prohibits employers from inquiring about criminal history on an initial employee application form. LD 1167 (HP 845) takes effect on Oct. 18, 2021. The law also prohibits an employer from otherwise specifying prior to determining a person is qualified for the position that […]
Louisiana Adopts New Landlord Law
Louisiana has enacted a new law that states a landlord is not allowed to require an application fee unless the landlord has given a written notice including the following: The application fee. Whether or not the landlord considers credit scores, employment history, criminal history, or eviction records. The applicant is allowed to submit a statement to […]
NCS Cheers on Gabe Fink at Motocross Championship
What do Loretta Lynn, motocross, and NCS have in common? For 40 years Loretta Lynn, one of the most famous country music stars in the business, has hosted the premier amateur national motocross championship at her ranch in Tennessee. This year, NCS was there to cheer on the riders and show our support. For the […]
NCS Makes Background Screening Easy
Background checks can be confusing if you’re not sure how to approach them. NCS can offer some best practices to make the process easier. We often hear people say, “why should I do a background check on my employees? I already know all of them.“ Well, many employers have been surprised and by then it’s […]