FBI background checks search national criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These checks are fingerprint-based, which helps ensure the records returned are accurately associated with the individual being screened. What FBI...
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Alliance 2020 Recap: 2025 LWHRA Symposium
On October 1, HR professionals gathered at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue for the 2025 LWHRA Symposium. This...
Alliance 2020 Recap: 2025 NHRMA Conference
From September 24–26, HR professionals from across the Pacific Northwest gathered in Anchorage, Alaska for the 87th...
What to Do If Your Background Screening Provider Is Acquired
If your background screening provider is acquired—whether by a competitor, private equity firm, or larger...
Federal Court Overturns Medical Debt Reporting Rule
A recent federal court ruling has struck down a regulation that would have barred the inclusion of medical debt on...
WA SSB 5501: Restrictions on Driver’s License Requirements in Hiring
Effective July 27, 2025, Washington’s SSB 5501 prohibits employers from requiring a valid driver’s license as a...
Recapping the 2025 Washington CUPA-HR Annual Conference
The 2025 Washington CUPA-HR Annual Conference was held July 25 at Pierce College Puyallup and brought together HR...






