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Background Checks for Employers

What is a Background Check and What Does It Include?

What is a background check? It can mean many things: criminal history checks, employment verification, and more. See what employers look for today.

By Michael Klazema | 03/1/2021

Compliance and Legislation

An Update on Clean Slate Legislation

More states and jurisdictions are taking steps to increase the accessibility of expungement and criminal record sealing. We take a look at recent breakthroughs in Virginia, Arizona, and Columbus, Ohio.

By Michael Klazema | 02/26/2021

Volunteer Checks

Fast-Tracking Volunteer Background Checks

Volunteer background checks are critical to every volunteer-driven effort and organization. At backgroundchecks.com, we are prepared to offer criminal background screening solutions and other background checks, including for volunteer-driven COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

By Michael Klazema | 02/23/2021

Child Care

Boy Scouts: Why Background Checks Matter

As Boy Scouts of America faces bankruptcy, dissolution, and sexual abuse allegations from 95,000 former members, the organization represents a cautionary tale of why thorough background screening policies are so critical.

By Michael Klazema | 02/13/2021

Real Estate

Best Practices for Tenant Screening

Tenant background screening is a fraught category of background checks due to ethical questions and new policies. Parts of the country have restricted a landlord’s ability to learn about prospective tenants. Here are four best practices to keep in mind when devising tenant background checks.

By Michael Klazema | 02/12/2021

Drug Screening

Workplace Drug Testing: What You Need to Know

Is your organization considering a drug screening protocol in the workplace? Here’s what you need to know about pre-employment screening and random drug testing.

By Michael Klazema | 02/10/2021

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Background Screening 101

The importance of identifying information in background checks.

Name-based background checks are a vital tool for businesses hiring new employees, but they come with caveats. Learn about the importance of confirming a candidate’s identity.

By Michael Klazema | 01/29/2021

Background Checks for Employers

Why run a background check

First and foremost, you should run background checks to help keep your clients, your employees and your business safe.

By Michael Klazema | 01/25/2021

Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors

VendorSAFE faqs

VendorSAFE is a fast, effective, easy way for the sponsor organization (you) to implement a responsible, FCRA-compliant, screening program for your vendor's and contractor's employees to protect your organization.

By Michael Klazema | 12/23/2020

Health Care

What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Caregivers

In-home caregivers are a vital part of the healthcare sector. These workers allow many elderly individuals to maintain independence while living in a private and comfortable environment. With rising numbers of senior citizens nationwide, caregiver roles are growing in importance.

By Michael Klazema | 12/10/2020

Child Care

What Not to Do with Kids Sports Background Screening

Kids' sports background screening policies represent a critical responsibility for youth sports organizations as they seek to provide a safe environment for their athletes. Learn about the five missteps not to make with coaches background checks.

By Michael Klazema | 12/8/2020

Background Screening 101

Why Background Screening Is Important

Most modern employers conduct employee background checks as part of their hiring protocol. A 2018 survey conducted by the National Association of Professio

By Michael Klazema | 11/26/2020

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