How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : October 6, 2022 at 8:00 am
How Far Back Do Background Checks Go? If you’re using background checks to screen for candidates, you might be wondering how far back you need to look. The answer is not necessarily a straightforward one. It depends on the type of background check as well as relevant state laws. FCRA Restrictions There are some restrictions […]
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How Long Does It Take To Perform a Background Check?
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : October 4, 2022 at 8:00 am
How Long Does It Take To Perform a Background Check? Performing various background checks is a necessity for employers who want to make the best possible hiring decisions. But how long does it take? There’s no simple answer to that question. It’s complicated by the fact that there are many different types of background check […]
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Second Chance Employers and Background Checks
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 29, 2022 at 8:00 am
Second Chance Employers and Background Checks Over 70 million Americans have been arrested for a felony offense. This means that unless you’re giving applicants with a criminal history a fair chance, you may be disbarring a large percentage of available talent. And yet, if you’re a second chance employer, it opens up many questions. Should [&he
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County, State, and Federal Court Records
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 27, 2022 at 8:00 am
County, State, and Federal Court Records A thorough employee background check is a key component in the hiring process. Searching available records gives employers a full picture of a candidate before hiring them, ensuring he or she will be an honest, trustworthy, and competent employee. However, there are many different types of records which can
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What Is An SSN Trace?
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 22, 2022 at 8:00 am
What Is An SSN Trace? Social security numbers do so much more than verify someone’s identity. They can also point to a lifetime’s worth of valuable records. Here is everything you need to know about an SSN trace as a piece of your overall background check process. What is an SSN trace? An SSN trace […]
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What are the different searches in a background check?
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 20, 2022 at 8:00 am
What are the different searches in a background check? It’s standard practice to run background checks on prospective employees. But what exactly do these background checks cover? And what sources should be searched to get a complete picture of a candidate? The answer to this question is not a simple one. The sources you need […]
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Credit Checks For Your Employees and Candidates
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 15, 2022 at 8:00 am
Credit Checks For Your Employees and Candidates It’s fair to say that everyone knows about (and typically expects) background checks when applying for a new position. But what about credit checks? For certain positions, an employer may benefit from doing a credit check on candidates during the hiring process. But is this legal? And when […
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Why You Should Conduct Pre-Employment Drug Tests
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 13, 2022 at 8:00 am
Why You Should Conduct Pre-Employment Drug Tests As an employer, you take many precautions to ensure safety in the workplace. You encourage the use of protective gear when working with machinery, and you ask people to stay home when they’re sick to prevent the spread of germs. For certain jobs, you might want to take […]
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When Do You Need To Check Driving History (MVR)?
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 8, 2022 at 8:00 am
When Do You Need To Check Driving History (MVR)? When hiring new employees, it’s in your best interest to gather as much information as you can about any candidate. No matter the role or industry, you want assurance that a new hire is competent, law-abiding and trustworthy. This is especially true if the new employee […]
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Employers FCRA Obligations with Background Checks
Post by : Veriswift | Post on : September 6, 2022 at 8:00 am
Employers FCRA Obligations with Background Checks Every business wants to find the best possible employees. Often, though, this is easier said than done. It can be tough to tell just from an interview and a resume whether or not a prospective employee is a good fit. For that reason, it’s common practice for employers to […]
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