For the most part, pre-employment background checks have a criminal search component. Almost every employer is interested in seeing whether an applicant has a criminal history they should be aware of. Depending on the state, we can either conduct a statewide criminal search or a county criminal records search. For the purpose of this topic, … Read more
Background checks for staffing agencies are an important aspect of the workforce. In cities like Detroit, many companies rely on staffing agencies to fill temporary, long term, and contract positions. While some may see these positions as being not important to screen candidates for, the truth is quite the opposite. In any employment situation, hiring … Read more
The obvious answer to the question can small businesses run background checks on applicants is yes. Not only can they, they should. Every time they look to hire someone. If you run a background check on applicants, you can learn much more about the appropriateness of hiring this person than to simply determine if they … Read more
Cheap Online Background Checks are NEVER a substitute for REAL, PROFESSIONAL GRADE Background Checks done by licensed professionals. We have probably hammered this scenario to death when we talk about the differences between real background checks and the kind you can get online instantly for a few bucks. This question was posed by a potential … Read more
Staffing is highly competitive, and the best firms are seeking any competitive edge they can get. Background Check Central can turn your staffing employee screening costs into a competitive edge in the market, without spending extra time, effort or money. Some of the secrets to how we help the best staffing agencies to get a … Read more
Employee Background Checks Are Not A One-N-Done. Annual Background Checks Are A Must! As employee background checks continue to evolve and become more useful, many employers remain stuck using the old narrative that, if the original employee background check that is conducted at the time of hire is good, the employee is approved forever. But … Read more
Understanding the legality of pre-employment background checks is not something every Human Resources Manager or company owner knows about. That is why it is imperative that you employ a background screening company that knows the ins and outs of how to effectively protect you from bad hires. Understanding what information you will receive, and what … Read more
Murderer Given New Roof by Local Charity https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/port-huron/2018/06/25/vet-who-got-new-roof-has-sordid-past/724848002/ When a headline reads something like “Convicted Murderer Given Free Roof” or a feel-good charity story turns ugly because of the recipient’s past; the intention of doing a good thing for someone deserving is lost, and the charity is often made to look bad as a result. … Read more
Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/billintroduced/House/pdf/2018-HIB-6126.pdf June 7, 2018, Michigan Representative Peter Lucido of Shelby Township introduced House Bill 6126, which expands the total dollar figure landlords can collect as a security deposit from 1.5 months rent to 2 months rent plus $100.00. Given that the average tenant background check costs around $85.00, this addition should adequately cover the … Read more
When the Lion’s team President, Rod Wood, was contacted by the Detroit News to provide comment about coach Matt Patricia’s background, this should not have been how he learned of Patricia’s arrest for aggravated assault in 1996. When the Detroit News broke the story on Wednesday, it opened up a firestorm of controversy and concern. … Read more
