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Orange Tree provides insights on pre-employment background screening, drug testing, employment and education verifications, and occupational health services.

Drug Testing in 2022: What to Look for in the New Year

It’s safe to say that 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things we had hoped were behind us—a...

Using Automation In The Adjudication Process Saves Time And Money

The HireGuide adjudication tool enabled a large staffing firm conducting approximately 4,000...

Ban-the-Box now applies to Federal Contractors and Federal Agencies

The President signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. This new...

Philadelphia's New Ban On Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing

On January 1, 2022, a new Philadelphia ordinance took effect. The rule was passed by the...

Marijuana Impairment and Drug Testing

Which drug testing method—urine, oral fluid or hair—is best at detecting marijuana and establishing...

Criminal Record Dispositions and What They Can Tell Employers

While conducting a criminal background check, one may come across the word "disposition" and...

New Drug Testing Laws in 2021 Employers Should Know About

Although much of 2021 was spent taking continued pandemic precautions, legislators were still busy...

Governments Consider Online Portals To Aid In Sealing Criminal Records

On December 1, 2021, a new online portal launched in Columbus, Ohio. This portal will help assist...

Regulatory Practices Can Slow Down Hiring: How the right partner can help

Resignations are occurring at unprecedented rates across all industries at all levels of...

Reduce Turnaround Time and Costs By Using Instant Oral Fluid Testing

Some companies are starting to incorporate Instant Oral Fluid testing into their drug screening...

Orange Tree Employment Screening Acquires Vericon

Orange Tree Employment Screening, a leader in the global background screening industry, is...

Florida Legislators Fight To Pass New Law In Wake Of Tragedy

On November 12, 2021, Florida lawmakers filed "Miya's Law." State Rep. Robin Bartleman introduced...

How To Speed Up Your Education and Employment Verification Process

The labor market is very competitive; recruiters are fighting to get their positions filled—a...