Pre-Employment Screening
Will 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 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…
Read MoreAre Summer Camps Required to Conduct Background Checks?
The school year will be over soon, and many parents rely on summer camps for child care while their kids are out of school. Safety is always a primary concern for parents when deciding who should care for their children. Many parents assume that everyone who works with kids is required to undergo a background…
Read MoreDo Ban the Box Laws Prohibit Background Checks?
Many states, cities, and counties across the United States have passed laws to “ban the box.” The box in question refers to inquiries commonly found on job applications about whether or not an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. In areas with ban the box laws, employers may no longer include that question…
Read MoreBackground Checks for Seasonal Employees
With the holiday season here, many businesses, especially retailers, are hiring seasonal employees. Business owners and managers sometimes decide to forego the standard background checks they conduct with regular employees when hiring seasonal workers. Some believe background checks are unnecessary since the employees will only be working for a short time and think they can…
Read MoreScreening Process for Nannies
Hiring a nanny is a necessity for many parents, but it can be a source of anxiety. You want to choose someone who is experienced, who shares your philosophy on childrearing, and who can build a strong relationship with your children. You also need to do your due diligence to make sure you hire someone…
Read MoreCan Employers Look at Applicants’ and Employees’ Social Media Accounts?
Some employers have asked job applicants to provide them with social media passwords or to make their posts accessible to them as a condition of the hiring process. Many job applicants have fought back, and some lawmakers have taken action to prohibit the practice. Maine recently passed a law that prohibits employers from requiring employees…
Read MoreHome Care & Background Checks
There is hope that a new law in one state will help protect seniors from the unregulated areas of the home health care industry. The new law in Arizona requires non-medical in-home caregiver agencies to disclose information to consumers about background checks, training, cost of service and hiring and firing policies. This supply of…
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