background checks
Coverage of background checks in the Nexus archive.
- Growth isn’t solving Ascension’s labor shortage
Ascension Parish's population has grown by over 8,600 residents since 2020, but employers report ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified workers, particularly in industrial and security sectors. Challenges include candidates failing drug tests, background checks, and failing to meet hiring standards, despite strong job demand and population increases.
- Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
The Trump Administration rolled back dozens of gun regulations, including ending the gun show loophole that previously required background checks for gun shows and certain private sales. A gun show in Phoenix was referenced as context for the policy change.
- Uber expands list of criminal offenses that disqualify someone from being driver
Uber is expanding the list of criminal offenses that permanently disqualify individuals from becoming drivers in the U.S., including violent felonies, sexual crimes, and stalking. The changes follow a New York Times investigation that revealed Uber's prior policies allowed drivers with various criminal convictions.
- Who's really at your door? App delivery drivers in California found using accounts that aren't theirs
A CBS News California investigation found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to bypass background checks, creating a security risk for customers. The practice exposes a loophole allowing unauthorized individuals to access delivery services.