Credit Reports as Pitfalls for Employers and Landlords
Compliance InformationMany employers and landlords think that the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies only to consumer credit. Learn the truth about credit reports.
PBSA Accreditation and Why It’s Important for Your Business
Compliance InformationPBSA accreditation is crucial for a variety of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that it inspires confidence as well as setting forth industry standards to ensure consistency and accuracy. The PBSA standards are the gold standard…
Does Your Background Check Process Meet Compliance Obligations?
Compliance InformationBackground check compliance will continue to be a hot topic throughout 2020. From data breaches to lawsuits, it is critical that employers follow the right strategies and protocols to protect their workplace. When conducting background checks…
Compliance: Conducting Background Screenings
Compliance InformationOne of the most important aspects of background checks in the United States is compliance. It does not matter how great a background checks provider is if they fail to comply with the laws and regulations that have been established.
Did you…
3 Tips for Successful Candidate Background Pre-Screening
Compliance InformationWhen hiring employees, it is critical to do a background check to ensure you have accurate information. The following tips will help you save time and protect your company.
Complying With the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Background Screenings
Compliance InformationEmployee background checks are not just limited to a criminal background check. There are other background reports that employers need to make a conscious decision. Just because the prospective candidate has not run afoul of the law does not…
What Does A Employer Credit Check Look For?
Compliance Information, Credit Reports, Employment VerificationApplying to a new position? Worried about an employer credit check?
Many candidates today think about their credit score when searching for new opportunities. As an HR or recruiting professional, however, it can make or break an applicant's…
West Coast State Credit Report Limits in Employment Screening – Part I
Compliance InformationThere are a number of states that are considering passing, or have passed, laws that regulate how state credit reports may or may not be used by employers for employment pre-screening purposes. Many of these differ or extend the coverage of…
NAPBS Accreditation: Your Added Layer of Protection
Compliance InformationIs your background screening agency satisfying your business needs? It's time to learn how NAPBS Accreditation can protect your business.
Like many professionals, adequately vetting the background and any potential liabilities that may come…
How Select The Best Background Check Provider
Compliance InformationIf you know the true value of background checks, you know it's not just a matter of people's personal facts. A high-quality background check can be immensely powerful to protect your company from any number of potentially serious future risks.…
6 Things to Remember When Conducting Investigations
Compliance InformationConducting investigations in Human Resources is a skill that must be developed in order to keep the operation running smoothly. Investigations vary from accidents, sexual harassment, discrimination, to employee conflict.
Having an understanding…
Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance With Regards to Background Checks
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal compliance law that requires fair, accurate, and private background checks that includes consumer reports. Here is a user-friendly guide will discuss your rights as an individual.