Background 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…
Read MoreThe need for live scan fingerprinting usually starts when you are instructed to take a live scan for employment, permit, immigration, license, or certification. Live scan fingerprinting is the technique used to capture your fingerprints electronically rather than the traditional process, which requires ink and paper. During this process, your fingerprint is electronically captured into…
Read MoreYou’ve been through multiple interviews and assessments to get your dream job, only to find out you were rejected because of something that showed up in the background check, and worst of all, it’s not even true. In today’s competitive job market, finding a good job and losing it because of an error is frustrating…
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