X

News & Insights

 
02Aug

Pennsylvania Background Check Updates

8/2/2013| Reference Number : 25.0| Human Resources | Background checks | | Return|

In 2011, changes to 24 P.S. § 1-111 (Act 24) were passed tightening the state’s qualifications for certain employees working with or around children by expanding the list of disqualifying offenses and by making those convictions a lifetime ban as opposed to a short term (five year) restriction. Since that time the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has issued several opinions holding that the modified statute was “unconstitutional as applied” in several cases but has not held that the words of the statute itself were unconstitutional. According to documents obtained through a recent Right to Know Request, one of these “as applied” violations resulted in a $70,000 settlement in favor of a terminated school bus driver. This article will detail the updated language of Act 24, will explain how it affects you as a contractor, and will provide guidance about what to do if you believe you must take adverse employment action in relation to Act 24.

Contact Us to read the Full Article. 

Related

Underground Storage Tanks-Assure Compliance to Avoid Penalties

Underground Storage Tanks-Assure Compliance to Avoid Penalties

The Pennsylvania Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (STSPA) requires owners and operators of Unde...

Read More >
FMCSA Waiver of “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Requirements

FMCSA Waiver of “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Requirements

We are now in the heart of the 2021-2022 school year, and contractors are continuing to face the har...

Read More >
End of Year Legal Considerations for your Business

End of Year Legal Considerations for your Business

As the end of the year approaches, there are several legal considerations and tasks that businesses ...

Read More >
Recruiting and Retaining Drivers during the Driver Shortage

Recruiting and Retaining Drivers during the Driver Shortage

As the school year begins to wind down, many school transportation contractors are already making pr...

Read More >
Hiring School Bus Drivers with Non-FMCSA DOT Experience

Hiring School Bus Drivers with Non-FMCSA DOT Experience

As a school bus contractor, ensuring that your drivers meet all federal and state safety regulations...

Read More >
Cultivating Excellence: A Guide to Leadership and Management Development

Cultivating Excellence: A Guide to Leadership and Management Development

In the dynamic landscape of business, leadership and management development stand as cornerstones fo...

Read More >

Search

Categories