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How to Ensure Accuracy in Employee Background Screening

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The accuracy of criminal records used in employment screening has become a major issue for both employers and employment background screening providers (legally known as consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)) in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related litigation. A recent complaint (Buckley v. Uber Technologies, Inc.

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History of Background Checks

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What do you know about the history of background checks? Here is a brief history of employment background checks that should give an idea of why it is such an important exercise from the employer’s perspective. History of background checks is often overlooked. The emergence of Negligent Hiring Laws.

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AmericanChecked

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AmericanChecked is a background screening company that provides comprehensive employment screening solutions for organizations of all sizes. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company’s screening process is designed to ensure that employers make informed hiring decisions.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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Don’t Get Caught Behind the Curve!

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Merriam-Webster defines “compliance” as the conformity in fulfilling official requirements. Many organizations have a legal department or a Compliance Officer tasked with keeping their companies on the right track. The FCRA of 1970 regulates the collection, assembly and use of consumer report information.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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How PACER Would Help Employers with Faster & More Accurate Background Checks

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Ensuring workplace safety is the primary reason 96% of employers conduct background checks, according to a survey conducted by HR.com , but more than half of employers also conduct screenings to improve the quality of their hires. How PACER Impacts Employer Background Checks.