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Navigating the Criminal Records Landscape

BY Michael Gaul
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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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How Well Do You Understand How to Use Criminal Records for Employment Screening?

BY Michael Gaul
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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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What's Behind the Cost of a County Criminal Records Check?

BY Michael Gaul
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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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Checking Employee Criminal Records? How Far Should You Go?

BY Michael Gaul
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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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The What’s What of Criminal Records [Infographic]

BY Michael Gaul
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Employers use criminal records checks to help assess a candidate’s background when making decisions about promotions, new hires, or contractual relationships. Looking at a person’s criminal history can help ensure the person doesn’t pose an …

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Employment Screening FAQ Series: Can We Consider Arrest Records in Hiring Decisions?

BY Michael Gaul
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When you’re trying to make the best possible hiring decision, criminal records are often considered an important source of information. If you want to know as much about a person’s background as you can, including …

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HR Trends Series: Ban the Box is Sweeping the Nation

BY Michael Gaul
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Ban the Box—­the international civil rights movement aimed at persuading employers to remove the check box that asks if applicants have a criminal record from their hiring applications is more than a trend. It’s a …

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Should You Check Your Employees' Federal Criminal Record Backgrounds?

BY Michael Gaul
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Hiring a new employee is a complex, multifaceted undertaking. On top of identifying a qualified candidate who will be the right cultural fit, it is also your responsibility to build a safe and productive workforce. …

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When Should Employers Use a National Criminal Database Search?

BY Michael Gaul
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Background checks are an important part of the hiring process. However, not all background checks are created equally. While local county criminal records offer the most accurate information to employers, they come at a higher …

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Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues

BY Michael Gaul
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Did you ever wonder what’s going on in the mind and life of that person who’s washing your car or bussing your dishes? Did you ever think they might be a more capable person caught …

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