SRA Screening Insights – February Edition

Message from the Editors:

Welcome to the February edition of the SRA Screening Insights newsletter.

Klasey Wojcik
kwojcik@srascreening.com
Direct: (754) 201-2693

 

Zulay Moreno
zmoreno@srascreening.com
Direct: (561) 569-8027


Did You Know?

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Inside This Edition:

    • Should You Be Worried About the CFPB Halt? Here’s What It Means for Banking: On February 10th 2025, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suddenly ceased operations after receiving orders from its newly appointed acting director, Russell Vought, during the Trump administration. 

 

    • Second Hiring: Why It Matters: Second-chance employment refers to the practice of offering fair and equal job opportunities to individuals with a criminal record. By leveraging this talent pool, companies can connect with a diverse group of qualified candidates who might otherwise be overlooked due to their criminal history.

 

    • Immigration Enforcement Actions and Compliance – Best Practices for Employers: The Trump Administration has initiated a broad restructuring of U.S. immigration policy through a series of executive orders. With a strong focus on immigration enforcement, these changes are expected to have significant implications for employers nationwide. Although the exact timing and effects on businesses remain uncertain, it’s crucial to stay informed, and actively manage compliance with immigration laws.

 

    • 2025 Hiring Predictions: Clean Slate Laws, Identity Fraud, and AI Compliance: As we enter 2025, employers must navigate a rapidly shifting hiring and background screening landscape influenced by new legislation, technological innovations, and emerging risks.

 

    • Intelligent Bio Solutions Expands with UK Partnership, Driving Global Growth Ahead of Planned U.S. Launch: Intelligent Bio Solutions’ rapid drug screening solution – which detects drugs through sweat collected from fingertips will launch in the first half of the 2025 calendar year.

 


Should You Be Worried About the CFPB Halt? Here’s What It Means for Banking

With fewer regulatory constraints, financial institutions may adjust their fees and lending terms, potentially affecting consumers. Additionally, the CFPB played a key role in handling customer complaints. Without it, financial institutions may be less responsive to complaints, leaving consumers with fewer options for resolving disputes.


Second Hiring: Why It Matters

By embracing the potential of second-chance hires, businesses can build a more inclusive, skilled, and motivated workforce—driving both innovation and long-term success. Companies that invest in these programs benefit from greater diversity, higher retention rates, and increased productivity. It’s no surprise that more large employers are recognizing the value of second-chance employment and making it a key part of their hiring strategy.


Immigration Enforcement Actions and Compliance – Best Practices for Employers

The Trump Administration has initiated a broad restructuring of U.S. immigration policy through a series of executive orders. With a strong focus on immigration enforcement, these changes are expected to have significant implications for employers nationwide. Although the exact timing and effects on businesses remain uncertain, it’s crucial to stay informed, and actively manage compliance with immigration laws.


2025 Hiring Predictions: Clean Slate Laws, Identity Fraud, and AI Compliance

As we enter 2025, employers must navigate a rapidly shifting hiring and background screening landscape influenced by new legislation, technological innovations, and emerging risks. 


Intelligent Bio Solutions Expands with UK Partnership, Driving Global Growth Ahead of Planned U.S. Launch

Intelligent Bio Solutions’ rapid drug screening solution – which detects drugs through sweat collected from fingertips will launch in the first half of the 2025 calendar year.


 

Stay informed, stay compliant, and streamline your hiring process with SRA Screening.