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Employee background checks from PublicInfoGuide.com are a useful tool in the hiring
of safe, honest, and trustworthy employees. Utilizing an employee background check to
screen out potential bad hires can save companies thousands of dollars each year. This
page contains more information about how to use our resources to perform employee
background checks, as well as basic guidelines for how to ensure compliance prior to
initiating any report.
To run an instant employee background check just enter your information in the form
below. You can also give us a call at (888) 637-5463 or
contact us.
Whatever method you chose, get started on your employee background checks today!
View A Sample Employee Background
Check
Click on this link to see the kind of reports available to employers who wish to run an
employee background check prior to hiring or promoting employees.
What Will My Employee Background Checks Include?
PublicInfoGuide.com uses data from the largest, most up-to-date, and accurate
criminal history database
in the United States. This data is then organized into easy-to-understand employee
background check reports; providing useful information for employers to have throughout the
hiring process.
Below is an outline of our three employee background check options and what they include.
You may also wish to visit our states
background check page to see the information available by state.
- Standard Background Check:
Our basic employee background checks include information on an applicant's address history
and property ownership, information on neighbors and relatives, and bankruptcy records in
addition to other pertinent information.
- State Criminal Background Check:
Our state criminal background checks include the information outlined above in the standard
employee background check, plus data on any existing state criminal records within their most
recent state of residence.
- National Criminal Background Check:
Our national criminal background checks include all of the above but extend the search further,
providing comprehensive details on criminal records in all 50 states plus the District of
Columbia.
Is An Employee Background Check Report Really Necessary?
According to research, 5% of job applicants have a criminal record from the last seven
years. Because of this, and in light of the increasingly sensitive nature of company security,
more employers are choosing to implement regular employee background checks for all potential
new hires. In addition, some companies have begun to require employee background checks for
those employees being considered for promotion.
Any employee background checks which have the potential to impact hiring decisions are
regulated by Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws as well as the federal Fair Credit Reporting
Act (FCRA). Employers need to understand their legal obligations when utilizing employee
background checks. It is vitally important that employers seek informed counsel to ensure
they are in compliance with the most recent laws and regulations.
Developing a Compliant Employee Background Check Policy
By proactively developing an employee background check policy, employers can ensure they
remain compliant with all EEOC and FCRA regulations. Some of the elements present in an
EEOC/FRCA compliant employee background check include (but are not limited to):
- A disclosure document outlining the employee background check policy to potential
employees. Also include notification that all prospective employees will be asked to sign
a release form authorizing the company to run employee background check report. Clearly
indicate that any refusal to sign this release form will cause the applicant to no longer be
considered for employment.
- The employee background check policy document should disclose policy regarding criminal
employee background checks. Let prospective employees know that a determination will be made
on a case-by-case basis regarding whether or not discovery of a criminal conviction will be a
negative factor in consideration for employment.
- Point out that any applicant who provides misleading or intentionally deceptive information
on their employment form or resume will no longer be considered for employment.
- Keep in mind that "blanket policies" (policies which state that applicants whose employee
background check returns a record of arrest or conviction of a crime will no longer be
considered for employment) are not allowed by the EEOC.
- When requesting information concerning arrest or convictions on your company's application
form, include a statement of company policy regarding the use of such information.
Let prospective employees know that employee background checks are just one part of a comprehensive
review of an applicant's qualifications. Employee background checks alone will not cause
applicants to be denied jobs unless the company determines the offense warrants such action.
Developing compliant employee background check policies that abide by all state and federal
laws is key to protecting your organization and to ensuring fair and consistent application of
employee background check procedures. Bear in mind that all hiring decisions in which an
employee background check has been a negative factor in the hiring process should be referred
to a qualified human resource professional who understands EEO and state regulations.
Please note that the guidelines above offered by PublicInfoGuide.com are offered as an
introductory resource only and are not mean to take the place of formal legal consultation.
It is the employer's responsibility to ensure compliance before performing any employee
background check at PublicInfoGuide.com.
Let PublicInfoGuide.com Help You Hire Safe, Honest and Qualified Employees
The appropriate and consistent use of employee background checks can help your organization
hire safe, honest and qualified employees. Employee background checks will also reduce your
exposure to the potential risk of hiring a less than desirable employee.
At PublicInfoGuide.com, we encourage you to become familiar with important regulations before
performing any background check. To ensure complete compliance, please visit the US Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) web site at www.eeoc.gov.
Helping employers access important information regarding the criminal history of potential new
hires is just one of the services offered at PublicInfoGuide.com. If you would like more
information on our People Locator Reports,
or would like to know what information is available to those who may be running background
checks on you, take a look at our
My Public Record report.
For further information on running employee background checks, please give
PublicInfoGuide.com a call at (888) 637-5463. You can also
contact us
online today to get things started.
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