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Should You Check Job Applicants’ Credit?
Companies that want to hire new employees generally conduct background checks on candidates. A background check can uncover important information, such as a criminal record and possibly inaccurate information on previous employment or education that was included on a resume. Employers often conduct a credit check on job applicants. While many people believe that a…
Background Check Basics
Every company should be conducting background checks on all potential employees.
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…
Background 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…
Background 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…
Employment 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…
Why 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…
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…