Can an employer check a job applicant’s credit report? Here are state rules and FCRA requirements. If an employer checks credit reports when hiring employees, it must follow the legal rules set out in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires employers to: get the applicant’s consent before pulling the report give… Continue reading Running Credit Checks on Job Applicants
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Workplace Violence – Protecting Employees and Customers.
Protecting the workforce from violence Tragic acts of violence have taken over our headlines and can destroy not only lives, but businesses. With the rise in reported gun violence, the numerous recent tragedies around the country and continued economic troubles and job loss, employers need to be aware of what they can do and what… Continue reading Workplace Violence – Protecting Employees and Customers.
A Year in Review: Background Checks & the Hiring Process
2013 has been a year of many changes in the Background Check industry. Issues like “Ban the Box”, “full disclosure” requirements, and recent court rulings looking to curb the reach of the EEOC have filled the news. These changes have been driven by the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). They have made no qualms about… Continue reading A Year in Review: Background Checks & the Hiring Process
Need a job? We may have one tailored just for you!
Advanced Background Check, Inc has performed over 16 million searches the past 21 years and continues to see volumes increase on a daily basis as more companies trust ourselves to give the best information available in the US. That’s more than just a statement at Advanced Background but proven every day by the hard work… Continue reading Need a job? We may have one tailored just for you!
Know exactly how, where and by whom your search is conducted. The abstractor may not even be a human!
In the age of computers and robotics, an alarming number of people have had theircareers and positions replaced by artificial intelligence. It’s nothing new as millions offormer positions have been offered to circuit boards over fathers, mothers, sisters, auntsand brothers who used to bring in a nice income working on the line at GM, in… Continue reading Know exactly how, where and by whom your search is conducted. The abstractor may not even be a human!
Is your service business conducting background checks? Your customers want to know!
10 years ago, I started asking service oriented businesses whether they conduct background checks since their service was primarily conducted at their customer’s home ? The response I received was shocking. There were a few reputable businesses conducting non “at source” checks but the vast majority answered in this manner. “Dave, if I conducted background… Continue reading Is your service business conducting background checks? Your customers want to know!
Are Employee Background Checks Worth the Cost?
Certain business types more appropriate for pre-hire background checks Given the wrong prospective employee, the cost for a small business to conduct a background check could pale in comparison to the potential liability. “Oh, yes, background checks can be a very cost-efficient method of helping a small organization find people who are the right… Continue reading Are Employee Background Checks Worth the Cost?
Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
Introduction Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in an employment background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, employment screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and… Continue reading Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
Background Checks: Critical in a Sluggish Economy
Employee background screening is a proven tool used by many organizations to battle profit-draining high turnover, low productivity, on-the-job substance abuse, employee theft and more. Additionally, checks help mitigate risks such as negligent hiring litigation and workplace violence. But when businesses are seeking ways to reduce expenses because of the slow economy, is it smart… Continue reading Background Checks: Critical in a Sluggish Economy
Background Check Precautions For Pre-Employment Screening
Essentials of Background Checking Regardless of the size of your business, pre-employment screening is a necessary hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Amid security concerns, corporate scandals, and workplace violence, pre-employment screening has been… Continue reading Background Check Precautions For Pre-Employment Screening