The importance of background checks in hiring home health workers can’t be understated in light of the immense responsibility they have in inpatient care and safety and the access to vulnerable populations like people with disabilities or seniors. However, while there are no federal regulations or laws that require home health care providers to conduct…
Read MoreMost employers require a criminal background check from a prospective employee before finalizing any hire. The results of a criminal background check can make all the difference in a job opportunity. Employer-run criminal background checks are a process of reviewing a prospective employee’s criminal records and looking for anything incriminating like arrests, felonies, misdemeanors, etc….
Read MoreBackground checks are well-known for employment purposes, in some states, and for some job positions, they’re mandatory. Before an employer hires a potential candidate for a job opening, running a background check is a necessity for a safe work environment. Neglecting this step could lead to dire consequences in the future, like lawsuits from customers…
Read MoreThe National Instant Criminal Background Check System was established by the Brady Act in 1993 but was officially launched and operated by the FBI in 1998. It was developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Explosives (ATF), state, and local law enforcement agencies. This is a national name check or background check conducted on…
Read MoreEmployers usually run background checks on new hires before employing them to ensure they can be trusted and won’t be a threat to their business or customers. However, annual background checks are just as important. Even if an employee doesn’t have a criminal record when they were hired, that doesn’t mean they still won’t have…
Read MoreBackground checks are a major step in the employment process; companies of all sizes need to conduct background checks on applicants before hiring. Even if you’re the best candidate that’s applied for a position, if something appears through the background checks like a conviction on your record or previous substance use, it can highly affect…
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