Hiring
The Importance of Verifying a Job Applicant’s Current and Past Addresses
Most companies conduct background checks on job applicants before extending an offer of employment. A background check can help an employer uncover vital information, such as a criminal record, that can influence a decision on whether or not to hire an individual. In order to locate criminal records, it may be necessary to search several…
Read MoreBackground Checks, Adverse Action, and the FCRA
Employers usually conduct background checks on job applicants to look for issues such as a criminal record that could affect their employment decisions. The information that is found in a background check may not necessarily be correct. For example, a record of a criminal conviction could belong to someone with the same name. Protections for…
Read MoreBackground Checks Can Help Your Business Avoid Negligent Hiring Lawsuits
Employers have a responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect their employees, customers, and members of the public from harm. If an employee commits a crime against someone, such as assault or theft, the employer can be held liable if the employee had a criminal record that should have caused the employer to…
Read MoreEmployment Background Checks and Anti-Discrimination Laws
Many employers conduct background checks to help them decide which job applicants to hire. A background check can also be a factor that employers consider when making decisions on whether to retain and promote employees. Federal law allows employers to obtain several types of information on job candidates and current employees. A background check can…
Read MoreWhy Employers Should Verify Job Applicants’ Education
Employers in most fields have educational requirements when they hire applicants for open positions. Businesses want to choose candidates who have degrees or certifications that are relevant to the position to make sure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to do the job. Some Job Applicants Provide False Information about Education Unfortunately, some…
Read MoreWill a Bankruptcy Be Included in a Background Check?
When employers are looking at job applicants for open positions, they generally conduct background checks before extending an offer of employment. A background check can include verification of identity, work history, and education; a check of criminal records; and in some cases a credit report. Why Some Employers Look at an Applicant’s Credit Report An…
Read MoreEmployment Verification Is Critical to Make the Right Hiring Decisions
When a company is looking for job applicants for an open position, one of the most important factors that is considered is a candidate’s employment history. An applicant’s previous employment experience can have a direct impact on his or her ability to do the job for which he or she is being considered. Many Resumes…
Read MoreHow to Check a Financial Advisor’s Background
A financial advisor can help you manage your money and plan for retirement. Unfortunately, some financial advisors mishandle their clients’ money, take advantage of them, and may even break the law. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Minnesota, up to 20 percent of brokers at…
Read MoreBackground Checks for Non-Full Time Employees
Most employers conduct background checks on prospective employees during the hiring process to find out if applicants have a history of criminal convictions. This information can be an important factor in the hiring decision. Conducting background checks is required by law before an offer of employment can be extended to an applicant in certain industries.…
Read MoreWhat Is Included in Background Checks for Teachers?
Teachers are in a unique position because they work with children, some of whom may be very young. Administrators, parents, and the government want to do everything they can to protect children in school and ensure that they are educated in a secure environment. One way to keep kids safe is to conduct background checks…
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