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48 State-Specific HR Compliance Changes for 2026 SPARK Blog ADP
In 2026, employers must navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape and varying state laws, making proactive compliance planning vital for managing risk and enhancing workforce experience, with early investment in monitoring set to help organizations adapt. Employers will continue to face increasing state and local legal requirements in 2026.
https://www.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/01/48-state-specific-hr-compliance-changes-for-2026.aspx
New Year, New Employment Laws – What Takes Effect January 1, 2026? Littler
As the calendar turns to 2026, employers across the country face a fresh wave of labor and employment law changes that will reshape workplace compliance, employee rights, and business operations. From expanded protections for gig workers and whistleblowers to new rules governing employment contracts, data privacy, and workplace transparency, this year’s legislative updates reflect a growing emphasis on fairness, accountability, and adaptabilit...
https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-year-new-employment-laws-what-takes-effect-january-1-2026
Best Background Check Companies and Services for 2026
Explore the top background check services for employers and individuals in 2026—compare features, pricing, and performance.
https://checkr.com/resources/articles/best-background-checksText - H.R.4224 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Background ...
Text for H.R.4224 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2025.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4224/text/ih?format=txtUnited States Background Check Services MarketSize 2026
United States Background Check Services MarketSize 2026 | Growth, Key Players & Digital Opportunities 2033 · 1. How is the evolving regulatory landscape ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/united-states-background-check-services-marketsize-2026-4vcve/8 Best Background Check Sites of January 2026 Money
Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media profiles and much more. While many background check services are designed for casual people searches — reconnecting with an old friend or vetting a potential suitor — only some comply with strict Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules, making them...
https://money.com/best-background-check-sites/
2026 Census Test Jobs
Apply today to work on the 2026 Census Test! 2026 Census Test employees serve an important role in fulfilling the Census Bureau’s mission to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. As a member of our team, you will: 2030 Census results will be used to determine your representation in Congress, and they help inform how trillions of dollars are distributed for hospitals...
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2030/planning-management/plan/research-and-testing/2026-census-test/recruiting.html
The Ultimate Background Check & Screening Guide for 2026
Read this guide to find out how to do an employee background check before you hire someone, and discover amazing tips to develop an effective background check policy. Conducting a background check for employment purposes is an essential tool for almost all businesses.
https://in.springverify.com/blog/employee-background-check-guide/
Best Background Check Companies for Employers in 2026 GoodHire
Learn how to run a background check for employment to make informed, fair, and compliant hiring decisions Background checks can be used by employers, landlords, and individuals to learn more about criminal records, driving history, credit, and more. Employers may conduct background checks as part of their hiring process to make informed decisions and reduce risk.
https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/best-background-check-services/
New Year, New Employment Laws – What Takes Effect January 1, 2026? Littler
As the calendar turns to 2026, employers across the country face a fresh wave of labor and employment law changes that will reshape workplace compliance, employee rights, and business operations. From expanded protections for gig workers and whistleblowers to new rules governing employment contracts, data privacy, and workplace transparency, this year’s legislative updates reflect a growing emphasis on fairness, accountability, and adaptabilit...
https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-year-new-employment-laws-what-takes-effect-january-1-2026
Employment Background Checks & Screenings First Advantage
Background screening or the process of performing a background check, consists of researching and consolidating a variety of employment, educational, criminal, financial, and other records about an individual or organization for the purpose of evaluating that individual for employment purposes. Pre-Employment Background Checks Easily perform pre-employment background checks and background screening for your employees and contractors.
https://fadv.com/solutions/employment-background-checks/
Employment Eligibility Verification USCIS
I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for every individual they hire for employment in the United States.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: Top 5 Trends and Your Quick List of 50+ New Laws Fisher Phillips
Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: Top 5 Trends and Your Quick List of 50+ New Laws Insights 12.11.25 Workplace law compliance was a wild ride in 2025, and now it’s time to catch our breath and prepare for what’s next.
https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/employer-cheat-sheet-for-workplace-laws-taking-effect-january-1-2026.html
FACIS Background Checks: A Complete Guide for Employers [2026]
A Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) background check identifies individuals in the healthcare field who have been debarred or suspended due to fraud, abuse, or other wrongdoings. At iprospectcheck, we regularly conduct FACIS background checks for employers across the nation.
https://iprospectcheck.com/facis-background-check/![FACIS Background Checks: A Complete Guide for Employers [2026]](screenshots/united_states_background_check_15.jpg)
Mobile Contactless Fingerprinting and the Path to FBI Adoption
For decades, fingerprinting in the United States has looked largely the same. Whether for employment or travel screening, healthcare onboarding, professional licensing, or volunteer background checks, the process has required people to travel to a physical location, place their fingers on specialized hardware, and wait for results.
https://www.telos.com/blog/2026/01/21/mobile-contactless-fingerprinting-and-the-path-to-fbi-adoption-why-this-moment-matters/
Background checks: When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired CNN Business
A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, increasingly they are no longer allowed to request people’s credit history.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/business/credit-report-job-background-check
Washington Employers: Prepare for Hiring Practice Shifts as New Background Check Requirements Take Effect in 2026 + 2027 - Jackson Lewis
Takeaways - The amended Washington Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from requesting an individual’s criminal background information before a conditional offer of employment is made. - All employers are covered by the new law, and the new requirements are effective beginning 07.01.26 and 01.01.27, depending on the size of the employer.
https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/washington-employers-prepare-hiring-practice-shifts-new-background-check-requirements-take-effect-2026-2027