Employers commonly conduct background checks on prospective employees in various areas that they may think relevant when deciding whether to hire an individual for a job. Yet, federal, state, and ...

Employment background checks help employers hire individuals with integrity whom they can trust, and who do not present a risk to the business, other employees, or the customers and clients that the ...

Background checks are an unavoidable hurdle for countless job applicants as they navigate the often long-winded and intricate process of securing employment. Whether or not a background check will ...

You’re halfway through the interview process for a new gig that might just be the perfect fit. The only thing standing in your way of accepting an offer is a background check. Here’s how long it takes ...

HR professionals must take on many tasks to ensure their organization’s success, from finding the best recruiting software and job posting sites for employers to identifying the best background check ...

Trust is an inherent part of our human nature; we tend to see and believe the best in others. However, when you discover that an employee intentionally withheld crucial information, such as a criminal ...

Criminal record checks are at four-year highs in North America, Asia, EMEA and Latin America. Drug screening is common in North America; the US has seen many states loosen rules on marijuana.

This policy requires the verification of credentials, criminal history, and other information related to employment decisions. The University at Buffalo (UB, university) requires certain credential, ...

Title: Employee Background Checks Policy Effective Date: October 1, 2011 Responsible Office: Office of the Provost Last Updated: First Version Employee Type: All Prospective Employees This policy ...

The U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1681) (FCRA) touches the lives of your clients every day. Signed into law by President Richard Nixon in October 1970, the FCRA regulates consumer ...