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How to Ensure Accuracy in Employee Background Screening

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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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The 5 Major Reasons Why HR Background Checks Get Delayed

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Background checks are essential for HR departments to ensure the hiring of suitable candidates. Turnaround times are a crucial factor to consider when evaluating the efficiency of a background check – and for good reason. If a form is not completed correctly, it may be rejected by the repository.

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Crimcheck successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type II examination

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Brunswick, OH February 19, 2020 – Crimcheck, a national leading provider of background screening and drug testing services, today announced that it has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 ® Type II Audit examination for their Background Check Systems.

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Important Changes to DOT’s DAMIS Submission Process

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This update is specifically for DOT-regulated employers required to submit their annual drug and alcohol testing information. Accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), Crimcheck’s comprehensive tools provide compliance support for companies alongside an industry-leading customer experience.

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Understanding Disclosure and Authorization Forms

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As an end-user of background reports, Employers are assigned numerous responsibilities, including providing and procuring certain disclosures and authorizations to and from consumers. A disclosure is a notice to the applicant from the employer, informing the applicant that a background report may be run on him or her.

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SAMHSA UPDATES MANDATORY URINE AND ORAL FLUID GUIDELINES

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Each document received a number of updates, including updates to how the annual drug testing panel is published, revisions to definitions, information on an authorized biomarker testing panel, updates to collection procedures, revisions to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) process, and more.

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DOT Approves Oral Fluid Testing for Covered Employees

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At the time of writing, this certification has not yet occurred. Once certification is complete, employers in the transportation industry will have an additional choice in their drug testing program, as approved by the DOT. The post DOT Approves Oral Fluid Testing for Covered Employees appeared first on Crimcheck.