by Ben Sullivan | Feb 15, 2022 | Background Checks, Blog
When an employer is considering hiring a new employee, they will often hire an employment screening company to conduct a background check. This is to ensure that the potential employee does not have any criminal history that would make them unsuitable for the...
by Ben Sullivan | Nov 19, 2021 | Background Checks, Blog
For many people, an office is a place of work and productivity. However, for some employees, it can be an unsettling environment that causes anxiety or fear. Violence in the workplace has become increasingly common over the past few years with incidents occurring at...
by Chelsy Shedden | Oct 29, 2021 | Background Checks
Even to the most experienced business owners, hiring the right person can still be a tedious and nerve-wracking process. This is why a background check agency exists. They can help employers make the best hiring decisions based on invaluable records that can determine...
by Chelsy Shedden | Oct 16, 2021 | Background Checks
Simpliverified is a consumer reporting and background check agency that is fully equipped with background checking and screening services because of their best sources and technology used. No wonder they have become PBSA accredited. PBSA or Professional Background...
by Chelsy Shedden | Jun 28, 2019 | Background Checks, FCRA, Hiring, Laws
Written by Farella Braun + Martel LLP Employers who use background checks in their hiring processes are likely aware of the various requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and analogous state statutes. They must provide clear disclosures and obtain a...
by Chelsy Shedden | Jun 21, 2019 | Background Checks, FCRA, Hiring, Laws
Written by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Can you ask a job applicant criminal history? As with so many legal questions, the answer is “it depends” — on where you work, in this case. A recently enacted law will change this answer for Colorado employers beginning as...
