Hiring new employees is more than a matter of trusting one’s intuition. Employers have a responsibility – a legal duty of care – to take reasonable measures to create a safe workplace and workforce. When …
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What happens when a background check on an applicant or employee uncovers something that would negatively impact that person’s employment? Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), an employer must take specific steps before and …
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A staggering 73.5 million people in the U.S. have a criminal record, according to the Department of Justice. That’s one in every three adults.
It should come as no surprise, then, that when you’re ordering background …
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As an HR manager or employer, chances are good you use criminal background checks to inform your hiring decisions. A new study from the National Association of Professional Background Screeners found that 96% of employers …
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If you’re familiar with FCRA guidelines, then you know there are certain disclosures required at nearly every step of the hiring process. In this blog, we focus very narrowly on your obligations related to those …
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There’s a reason that 96 percent of employers conduct at least one type of background check. It’s not only required in some cases, it’s just plain good business practice.
Background screening helps ensure hiring managers that …
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Understanding the Factors That Drive Accuracy, Turnaround Time, and Cost
As an employer, you use background checks to improve the quality of your employment decisions and help ensure you’re hiring the most qualified, responsible candidates for …
Background checks often serve as the final checkpoint in the hiring process. For managers who are eager to onboard a new employee, the background check step is one they might wish to skip, either because …
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There is no better source than county (a.k.a. local) criminal records for the most useful information about the criminal background of your job candidates and employees. The county court system is where most criminal proceedings …
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Employers universally turn to background screening to inform their hiring decisions and meet their compliance obligations. In fact, a recent HR.com survey found 96% of employers conduct at least one type of pre-employment check. Screening …
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