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4 New California Laws That Could Affect the Way You Do Business
In 2018, it’s as important as ever to stay informed of new hiring and labor laws, and the challenges these could present to your business. The most recent installment of employment rules and regulations include some that relate directly to company hiring...
How Will New Laws for 2018 Affect the California Real Estate Industry?
The times – so the song goes - they are a-changin’. And nowhere is that more evident in 2018 than inside the state of California. As others settle into a fresh calendar year, anyone connected with the local real estate industry is running to catch up with...
8 Essential Tips for Finding and Keeping Good Tenants
The mandate of most property managers is simple enough: track down great tenants, and keep them long-term. But that’s not always as straightforward as it sounds. The rental industry may be booming, but that doesn’t mean every applicant out there will be a great fit...
Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries: What’s the Difference and What Does It Mean?
Did you know that every time a lender, landlord, employer, or financial institution requests access to a credit report it results in a credit inquiry? Some of those inquiries go on to become part of your credit history. More importantly, they have the...
Everything You Need to Know About FICO vs VantageScore
Assessing risk and creditworthiness in business often includes assessing consumer credit scores. But when it comes to credit evaluations, not all scoring models are created equal. Whether you’re a consumer - or a professional who depends on the benefits of...
Keep the Holidays Happy by Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Too soon to talk about the Holiday Season? Not when it comes to identity theft. According to Javelin Strategy and Research, identity crime hit an all-time high in 2016. So it’s more important than ever that consumers and credit applicants remain vigilant...
Need Background Screening? Get VantageScore Working for You
VantageScore 3.0 is a highly advanced credit scoring solution that offers benefits to consumers and professionals alike. Developed directly by the three major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – VantageScore has the ability to rate more...
The Red Flag Rule: Are You a Compliant Landlord?
Did you know that some 15 million Americans had their identities compromised in 2016? CNBC reports that identity theft and fraud cost consumers more than $16 billion last year. And crimes like these not only play havoc with the victim’s financial accounts and credit...
3 Keys to a Solid Employment Criminal Background Check
California employers have a right to access privately generated, public criminal records, so long as the laws governing a job applicant’s involvement, relevant findings, and report accuracy are observed. While many employers rely on criminal background checks to...
New Employment Screening Regulations: What California Businesses Need to Know
Just when you thought you were getting a handle on California’s complex employment screening regulations, new restrictions affecting the use of criminal records were recently introduced and approved by the California Fair Employment and Housing Counsel (FEHC). The...