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Employment 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…
Are Background Checks Required for Youth Sports Coaches?
Many children of all ages participate in youth sports through their schools or community organizations. Parents enroll their kids in sports to develop their athletic abilities and to teach values like teamwork and social skills. Parents expect their children to be safe and to be trained and supervised by people who are responsible and trustworthy.…
How 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…
How to Conduct a Background Check on a Prospective Babysitter
If you have children, you want to do everything in your power to keep them safe. It can be difficult to find a reliable person you can trust to take care of your children while you are working. One way to find qualified childcare is to hire someone through a service that conducts background checks.…
Background 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.…
What 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…
HUD Issues New Rules on Background Checks for Tenants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued new guidance on the use of background checks to evaluate applicants for rental properties. Building managers may now be breaking the law if they automatically refuse to rent to people who have criminal records. According to HUD, such a policy cannot be justified. Many landlords…
Are 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…
Do 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…
What Information Can Be Obtained in a Background Check?
Employers often conduct background checks to obtain information on job applicants. The background checks can include several types of information, but laws do place some restrictions on what data can be collected and used in decisions. An employer needs to obtain an applicant’s written consent to check a credit report and to hire an outside…