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Why Social Security Number is Important in Background Screening

Here’s a confusing one: SSN is one of the least common identifiers found during research, such as for criminal records, but is one of the most...

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What is an "Employment Eligibility" Verification?

Employers use Employment Eligibility Verification to confirm the identity of a new employee and verify he or she is eligible to be employed in the US.

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The Employer’s Obligations under the FCRA

An employer’s obligations under the FCRA carry many responsibilities from which a business may suffer financial and reputational loss if ignored.

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Dear HR Generalist: We need to talk about your background checks

HR is central to such much of a business' success. Your background checks fit in there too...

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The Most “Stolen” SSN of All Time

SSN Verification is a fundamental service in the comprehensive background screen.

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White Collar Crime and the Federal Criminal Search

Bankruptcy. Fraud. Insider trading. What could be lurking in your employee’s past?

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What is a comprehensive background check?

A comprehensive background check provides complete and accurate information about an applicant, which is sufficient to then make an informed hiring...

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Names: You could say they impact the entire background check

Who would have thought there’s so much to write about your applicant’s (or employee’s) name and how much it could impact the results of your...

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How Long Does a Background Check Take?

As an employer, waiting on the results of a background check can test your patience. Certain searches will generate fast results all the time while...

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7 Impactful (and Common) Background Screening Oversights

When running a background check, it may be surprising what has great impact on the results of your search and what could put you at risk.

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