Showing Posts In "Background Screening General" Category
Exploring the Various Types of Background Checks; What You Need to Know
Background checks vary widely and serve different purposes, from employment and tenant screening to verifying a company’s integrity. They can include criminal history, credit reports, education verification, and reference checks. Understanding the specific requirements and legal considerations for each type of background check is crucial. It’s important to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations […]
Valley Stream Bus Driver Charged with Rape of Student Faced Prior Sex Abuse Allegations, Records Show
A Valley Stream Central High School District bus driver has been charged with raping a 16-year-old boy and it has come to light that he faced an allegation of sexually abusing a minor a decade earlier. The driver is awaiting trial on felony charges of second-degree kidnapping, third-degree rape, two counts of a third-degree criminal […]
3-Year-Old, 6-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted by Hotel Worker in South Dakota, Lawsuit Says
The parents of two young boys have accused a Spearfish Holiday Inn employee of sexually assaulting their sons while they used the bathroom. The children have been traumatized by the incident, claiming in the lawsuit to have trouble sleeping, suffering from anxiety and refusing to use public restrooms. The employee has pleaded guilty to sexual […]
Florida Man Posed as Undercover FDLE Agent to Avoid Background Check: Police
Sixty-four-year-old William Dennis Milstead of Port St. Lucie, Fla., has been arrested for reportedly submitting a falsified letter to a rental associate claiming that he was an undercover FDLE agent to avoid a background check. The letter stated that, due to the nature of his work, information on his background and credit files were very […]
What is the Best Background Check for Employers?
A good background check should balance two things for employers: thoroughness and compliance. Within these two items, it should include criminal history, employment verification, education checks, drug tests, and more. The purpose of a background check is to provide a safe work environment for all. This can be accomplished by completing a background check that […]
Differentiating Between Pre-Employment and Investigation Background Checks
There is a significant difference between pre-employment background checks and investigative background checks, and knowing the difference could prevent a lawsuit. Pre-employment background checks are highly regulated by governmental agencies and laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). There are no laws, however, unless obtaining a credit report, restricting a private investigator from […]
Accuracy Regains Top Spot as Crucial Factor in Background Screenings
According to an annual survey from HireRight, the accuracy of results remains the most important consideration when choosing an employment background screening provider. Undisclosed criminal convictions were cited as the most frequently found type of candidate discrepancy. Background screening is used as a safety and security solution, so accuracy is critical in the candidate selection […]
5 Trends in Construction Worker Background Checks
Those in the construction business understand the importance of background screening candidates to create a safe working environment, but it is important to understand developments in laws and regulations. These five tends are key areas that will lead to significant change in the coming months: increasing regulations on marijuana screening, updates to the Fair Credit […]
UPS Background Check
UPS completes a background check on each of its employees, but the process can vary, depending on the job. The background screening process is less strict for someone seeking employment in the warehouse than for drivers and warehouse supervisor positions. Background screening is specifically looking to confirm a candidate’s identity and verify most recent employment, […]
Goodbye SF-86? OMB Approves New ‘Personal Vetting Questionnaire’
The Standard Form-86 will soon be replaced with the Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ) in November. The questionnaire, approved by the Office of Management and Budget, consolidates the SF-86 and several other vetting questionnaires used for federal jobs and continues an effort to de-stigmatize mental health treatment for individuals with a security clearance. The Defense Counterintelligence […]
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