How to Legally Apply Continuous Arrest Monitoring
While most employers understand the value of criminal background checks for job applicants, the recent changes to many workforces have demonstrated that these screenings may be insufficient. There is quite a bit more unsupervised freedom with many employees now working … Continued
Rules When Running Criminal Background Checks
The use of employee criminal background checks is becoming more common across many companies in the United States. These background checks can tell the employer tons of important information, some of which may be required in certain industries. For instance, … Continued
4 Risks Companies Mitigate with Criminal Background Checks
More employers than ever before are conducting criminal background checks. And with the pandemic increasing remote hiring, this screening tool is an additional way to ensure that you are only hiring the best possible candidates. But criminal background checks can … Continued
What if a Potential Hire Disputes an Item on a Background Check
Employers conduct background checks for many different reasons. Criminal background checks can flag past offenses that may be relevant for the position you are currently filling. Employment verification checks can ensure that the individual possesses the skills, education, experience, and … Continued
Data to Collect During an Employment Verification
The job application process can be difficult for both employers and potential employees, especially when facing unique challenges and changes to the normal operating procedures. Applicants are seeking new skill sets and focusing on past experiences to highlight current competencies … Continued
How Far Back do Criminal Background Checks Go
Criminal background checks are a standard part of employment screening. However, the process for conducting these checks is far from uniform. It can depend upon a variety of factors, such as the type of background check you require, the location … Continued
Five 2021 Updates that Impact Background Checks
The year 2020 was marked by tremendous changes in organizational structure and operational processes. It should be no surprise then that several legislative changes have impacted criminal background checks on potential employees. While many of the changes occur on a … Continued
Adequate Applicant Consent to Run a Criminal Background Check?
Background checks are becoming increasingly common for many applications. Creditors, landlords, and employers frequently use this tool to verify the information and ensure that they select top applicants. Background checks can include a lot of information related to: Verifying identity … Continued