A Complete Guide to Background Checks for Staffing Companies

Knowing the process of background screening can help save an employer money and remain compliant, but it can be confusing to understand client agreements, liability insurance and what is a background check can protect companies from potentially dangerous, inexperienced or unqualified candidates. This includes criminal records, education verification, past employment history, credit history, terrorist watch list, SAM, OIG, sex offender status, and more. Drug tests and required healthcare-related services also may be a requirement of certain types of pre-employment tests, as well. It is important to remain compliant when conducting the background screening process by carefully following the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations and other state laws.

 

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