Gardner Davis

Occasionally, we receive inquiries from organizations asking about a pre-vetting process and whether or not it’s a compliant practice. Typically, the details of this process include utilizing a third party (a background screening company) to conduct social media searches on individuals before they formally apply for a position. While there is no problem conducting such

Background checks tell a powerful story—a story that can significantly impact employment, residence, and reputation. The accuracy of each background check is very important. For this reason, reputable screening companies place considerable emphasis on quality assurance and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)—the federal law that protects consumers from erroneous consumer report information. But even with