A major search that our clients request is a social security verification. This particular search verifies the information that the applicant provided, ensures they have provided the correct name, and confirms their date of birth. This search also shows if the applicant has ever used a different last name. For example, some females may have … Read more
TOP 4 MISREPRESENTATIONS APPLICANTS USE TO HIDE THE TRUTH DATA DISTORTION WITH THE PURPOSE OF HIDING NEGATIVE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Applicants providing false personal information is nothing new to our industry. Those applicants entering the background check phase of the hiring process, who know that they have a history that may lead to the denial of … Read more
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in September of 2014, the United States had a 25.3% volunteer rate. That’s an outstanding number of people willing to contribute to their communities! However, like employees, volunteers should be properly screened depending on the tasks they will be involved with. Volunteers that deal with people with … Read more
At Background Check Central, we understand that the hiring process is multifaceted and countless man hours can be wasted reviewing forms and ensuring proper compliance when making a decision. One of our goals is to eliminate the added stress of conducting a pre-employment screening and we have partnered with over 100 ATS to streamline the … Read more
In today’s Go to Greg column in the New York Post, a reader asked Greg if they have to submit to a background check as part of applying for a new job. The writer felt that a background check constituted an invasion of privacy. Greg had the correct answer to this often asked question: Yes, … Read more
Employee background checks are an appropriate and necessary tool for every employer. Simultaneously, the EEOC is also an appropriate and necessary regulatory agency that has a duty to protect us from abusive, prejudicial hiring practices. Of late, the EEOC has been targeting employers who they believe are using employee background checks to discriminate against a … Read more
The reportedly reputable FBI National Background Check failed to discover potentially disqualifying information about Charleston shooter Dylann Roof. See this link for details. The FBI has made an admission that Roof should not have been allowed to purchase the firearm which he used in his rampage. Now more than ever, we see that the best … Read more
You may see us post on social media about Ban the Box legislation. Cities and counties all across the United States are adopting this new policy, but what is it? The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) affirmed removing the question “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” from job applications. They have endorsed this … Read more
You are sifting through resumes when one catches your eye. After a background check comes back clean, it’s time for reference checks. You call this candidate’s former employer at Altman Research. Altman is an equity research firm based in Chicago and your applicant’s supervisor had nothing but wonderful things to say about your potential new … Read more
Although there are some precautions to take before screening an applicant, which we call employee pre-screening, (see our blog post How to Stay FCRA Compliant for some of these precautions) and background checks don’t guarantee that every applicant will have a degenerate past uncovered, screening can help protect your company in many ways. The 3 … Read more
