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Top 10 Personal Background Check Questions Answered
In the past, conducting a comprehensive background check required considerable time, money, and resources. Manual fingerprinting processes and data lookup meant extended timelines and high
6 Anti-Discrimination Laws Employers Should Know
Hiring has rules. This is something HR professionals know all too well. The legalities of hiring, onboarding, and terminating need to be understood and observed
What Is the Difference Between Dismissed and Expunged?
Sometimes, legal terms seem to be unduly confusing and unclear. When it comes to criminal records, there are two general parts— the arrest record and
Need-To-Know DOT Drug Screening Basics
The Department of Transportation (DOT), established by Congress in 1966, is an executive department of the federal government. The DOT is responsible for organizing and
How Are Background Check Disputes Handled?
Background checks tell an impactful story— a story that can influence employment, residence, and reputation. The accuracy of each and every background check is very
Combatting a Nationwide Official Shortage in Youth Sports
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, the nation has lost around 50,000 umpires and referees since 2019. It’s reasonable to assume
Data Shows the Importance of Pre-Employment Screening
Hiring is changing quickly. Not only are turnover rates and wages increasing but employer expectations are evolving. One of these expectations involves work experience and
Is the FBI the Best Choice for Screening Gun Buyers?
Let’s take a moment to address a difficult subject. From January through June 2022, at least 314 mass shootings had been reported in the U.S.—
What Is FCRA Compliance?
Key terms: Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA): Any person or entity that procures or furnishes consumer information (particularly credit or criminal history information) on a non-profit
Are Employment Verifications Necessary?
Hiring is a challenge— and projected turnover rates aren’t going to help matters. As mentioned in a previous article: “According to Gartner, the average organization
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Screening Vendor?
With background screening, the products and solutions offered can be a bit nuanced. Those unfamiliar with the industry may be surprised to know that a
Data Privacy Update: Newly-Proposed Legislation
As we move further into the technology age, few efforts are more important than data protection. Without even thinking about it, many individuals are offering
