Yea, the problem isn't so much that they won't pass, it's more of a logistical issue. The job market is currently very competitive, and if you tell me "you can start working and getting paid in 6+ weeks", while another employer says "you can start working ASAP", then you'll obviously choose the latter, all else being equal. That's why the article is discussing a waiver pending the results of the background check.
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Yea, the problem isn't so much that they won't pass, it's more of a logistical issue. The job market is currently very competitive, and if you tell me "you can start working and getting paid in 6+ weeks", while another employer says "you can start working ASAP", then you'll obviously choose the latter, all else being equal. That's why the article is discussing a waiver pending the results of the background check.