Posted on October 11, 2022October 26, 2022Categories Adverse ActionTags , , , , , ,

How to Legally Reject an Applicant with Adverse Action

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Sending the proper letters, notices and copies of reports at the appropriate times is a critical step to keep your company or organization in compliance with FCRA laws.

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022Categories HiringTags ,

Is your company retaining top talent after the great resignation

The battle to hold on to workers is adding to a market of endless job openings. The job switchers have tended to be in leisure, hospitality, and retail. However, many candidates are not applying.

The battle to hold on to workers is adding to a market of endless job openings. The job switchers have tended to be in leisure, hospitality, and retail. However, many candidates are not applying.

Posted on May 12, 2022October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags , , , , , , ,

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.

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.

Posted on February 8, 2022October 26, 2022Categories FCRATags , , , , , , ,

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.

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.

Posted on February 8, 2022October 26, 2022Categories LegalTags , , , , , , , ,

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”

Posted on December 3, 2021October 26, 2022Categories Background Checks, COVID-19Tags , , , , , , , ,

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.

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.

Posted on October 26, 2021October 26, 2022Categories LegislationTags , , , , , , , , , ,

How the Recent DOB Redaction Is Impacting Hiring in California & Michigan

The backbone of the background screening industry is criminal record checks at courthouses throughout the U.S. The screening industry has recently encountered multiple efforts to detract from the ability of consumer reporting agencies and courthouse researchers to provide accurate and up-to-date criminal records in a timely fashion. The Consequences of Privacy Michigan and California have decided to protect personally identifiable information (PII) including full dates of birth resulting in unintended consequences. The result is an inability to promptly obtain full … Continue reading “How the Recent DOB Redaction Is Impacting Hiring in California & Michigan”