BACKGROUND CHECK NEWS AND ARTICLES
Reliable Background Screening has a long and successful history performing background checks in a multitude of industries, nationwide. Reliable is widely considered as the experts in the intricacies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other background screening regulations. President and CEO, Rudy Troisi, has been a speaker, nationally, at numerous professional organizations on the topic of employee and other background checks. As part of our stated goal to educate our clients about what background information they should have, and what the best methods are to acquire it, please refer to the two areas below, which contain valuable information pertaining to background checks.
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The Importance of Healthcare Background Checks
While background checks are common in most industries, they are particularly crucial in the healthcare sector. Federal and state-mandated regulations exist to try to ensure that employers are using best practices to hire professionals with the right medical background. Reliable Background Screening can help healthcare professionals in hiring employees who have been properly vetted so that they can be trusted with patient care New hires must not only [...]
The Impact of Removing D.O.B. from Public Records
REMOVING DATE OF BIRTH IMPERILS CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCHES Did you know that certain states and counties are considering removing or redacting dates of birth (DOB) from public court records, which will make it nearly impossible to verify an individual’s criminal history? This is because criminal records typically have no social security numbers (SSN) attached to them. Without a date of birth as an additional identifier, it becomes extremely [...]
5 Reasons to Run Background Checks for Volunteers
At an organization such as a non-profit, volunteers are often the foundation that supports the group’s mission. As someone who manages the organization, wouldn’t you want to know the background of the volunteers that you’re working with? Although most people may think that background checks are reserved for employees or tenants, volunteer screening is something that all nonprofit organizations should consider. Screening volunteers is crucial because it can [...]
Adverse Action Notices Become More Complex with Employee Screening
Adverse Action Notices Become More Complex with Employee Screening Adverse Action | An FCRA Requirement The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act – the federal law that governs background checks) requires Adverse Action Notices for all types of background checks – whether it is tenant screening, volunteer screening, country club membership screening, franchisee screening or employee screening background checks. However, the FCRA places its most onerous regulations upon employee [...]
IF YOU COULD HAVE KNOWN, YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN®
IF YOU COULD HAVE KNOWN, YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN® Earlier this month, Hawaii's Department of Health Services came under scrutiny for hiring a convicted murderer into a role that directly interacts with young victims of domestic violence. The individual in question was found guilty of murder and was later paroled before relocating to the state of Hawaii. While reviewing the candidate’s application for a position within the Child [...]
The Cons of Not Running a Pre-Employment Background Check
Before you hire a prospective employee with a position within your company, we highly recommend running a pre-employment background check, and here is why. By using Reliable Background Screening, we can help protect you from potential future liabilities. Our services can also help to safeguard your assets and make your current employees feel safer at work. As such, it is not advisable to employ someone without doing a [...]
