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A few years ago, you may not have heard much about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It is an important part of background checks and pre-employment screenings. Let’s take a look at the definition of the FCRA. The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that governs how a credit reporting agency handles credit…

What do background checks reveal? A thorough background check will reveal key elements of a person’s criminal history, pending liens or judgments and even if there is an erratic work history. Schools, summer camps, day care centers and any other sort of institution that deals with young children should pre-screen their potential hires for any…

An investment by an employer into comprehensive background checks is absolutely essential in the age of the Internet and Photoshop. A background check that includes verification of residency and a social security number check, along with motor vehicle records, can help prevent issues from cropping up after an offer of employment has been given and…

When considering going into business with a person or group of people, even if they are friends, it is a sound business practice to conduct thorough police background checks on all parties involved in the financial aspects of the transaction. In today’s uber-competitive marketplace, one missed red flag can cause the loss of money, friendships, and even…

Conducting a background check on a potential employee is an essential part of the hiring process. Employers need to know about a candidate’s history in order to make the best hiring decisions and to prevent future problems. A background check can enable an employer to assess a potential employee’s history and character, which can help…

Is someone ordering your credit report? Are you looking to order a credit report about someone else? There is a lot that a potential landlord, employer, car dealer, or banker can learn from a credit screening. Many people think that the only information available through a credit screening is the credit score, but this is…

Many employers are taking advantage of pre-employment background checks when hiring for a job. By getting background checks on job applicants, an employer can be sure they are hiring the best person for the job. Most background checks give an employer local information about a person, but a national background check gathers information about someone…

People who work and volunteer at animal shelters care about the animals they work with and want to help them find loving homes. Most people who work and volunteer at shelters and people who go there looking to adopt pets have a love for animals and would never harm them. Unfortunately, some people abuse and…

Personal background checks are highly valued in the professional world. Many people who apply for jobs are the subjects of background checks before any offers are made to them–sometimes before interviews are scheduled. Businesses have an obligation to protect themselves against dangerous or disruptive influences. Background checks are often done as much for the well…

Background checks are an important part of the hiring process and have become a normal part of job placement. Is it possible for mistakes to be made during the background check process? Yes. That’s why it’s important for you to know your rights and understand what recourse you have if part of a background check…