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True Hire October 25, 2022October 25, 2022FCRAbackground checks

Stock and asset transactions: what you should know about employment background checks

The practice of conducting background checks on employees and applicants continues to attract class action suits, and representations and warranties insurers are investigating employment background check practices.

True Hire October 20, 2022October 26, 2022Adverse Actionbackground checks

How Alias Names Hide Criminal Records

If an applicant has multiple alias names or AKAs, there’s a possibility that criminal records could exist under any previous/other name an applicant might go by.

True Hire October 20, 2022October 26, 2022Adverse ActionAKA, alias, alias name, background checks, criminal, criminal record, criminal record searches

How Do Alias Names Happen?

What are some common reasons for someone to have an alias name or AKA that they use instead of a birth name?

True Hire September 20, 2022October 26, 2022Legislationbackground checks, government

Ban-the-Box Hiring Policy Adopted by Harris County, Texas

The Fair Chance policy was adopted earlier this year by Harris County, Texas, which is the county that includes a significant percentage of Houston and is the sixth Texas city or county to embrace the “ban-the-box” approach.

True Hire July 25, 2022October 26, 2022Educationbackground checks, Education Verifications

Are schools hiring qualified candidates to ensure the safety of its students

Administrators and guardians want to do everything possible to safeguard children in school and guarantee that they are educated in a secure environment.

True Hire May 12, 2022October 26, 2022FCRAbackground checks, Background Screening, Compliance, employment, FCRA, hiring, HR, Pre Employment Screening

FCRA lawsuits reach new record in 2021 after decade of steady increase

As a busy HR manager, things have been going well for you lately. Your company is hiring for numerous positions, so you’re conducting daily interviews and encountering qualified candidates who would be a great fit for the company.

True Hire April 15, 2022October 26, 2022FCRAbackground checks, Pre Employment Screening

What’s an identity if you can choose one

Reporting guidelines for public records, according to PBSA Accreditation, require a minimum of two identifiers. To turn the clears and get every record you care about, time is the enemy. The FCRA requires that:

True Hire February 8, 2022October 26, 2022FCRAbackground checks, Background Screening, Compliance, employment, FCRA, hiring, HR, Pre Employment Screening

Staying FCRA Compliant When Hiring

Navigating the vast world of FCRA compliance can be overwhelming and confusing at times to say the least, not to mention the high stakes of noncompliance.

True Hire February 8, 2022October 26, 2022Legalbackground check, background checks, Background Screening, Criminal Checks, criminal record searches, criminal records, hiring, HR, Pre Employment Screening

The 5 Types of Criminal Record Searches

Are you currently running the best criminal record searches for your organization? What about the government-mandated requirements for your industry? Before you can answer these questions, you need to understand the different types of criminal record searches. 1. County County Criminal Search for current county of residence – Search for reportable felony and misdemeanor records within the applicant’s current county of residence. County Criminal Search for up to two previous counties of residence – Criminal search history can be conducted … Continue reading “The 5 Types of Criminal Record Searches”

True Hire December 3, 2021October 26, 2022Background Checks, COVID-19background check, background checks, Background Screening, COVID-19, employment, hiring, HR, pandemic, social media

How Will Background Checks Change Post-Pandemic?

The foundation of a successful company often lies with its employees. A good team makes an ever-better company which is why companies expend a ton of resources in making sure they hire the right people.

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