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How to Conduct Background Checks That Are Compliant With the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates access and use of an individual's credit report. Since the law passed in 1970, Congress expanded its scope to apply to background check services and credit bureaus. Here is how a business can conduct…
Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Background Check NewsConducting background checks on potential new hires is a tedious yet crucial part of any successful organization. Whether you are subject to restrictions on hiring people with criminal backgrounds, need to protect sensitive information, or even…
Background Check Compliance With the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Compliance InformationThe Fair Credit Reporting Act includes federal legislation passed in 1970. It protects consumers from incorrect information recorded on their credit reports. The FCRA also ensures the accurate recording of credit information, the collection,…
Background Checks and Database Searches: How to Be FCRA Compliant
Compliance InformationHow do you find an employee who's perfect for your business? When you need someone who's reliable, trustworthy, and loyal, it can be tempting to turn to a background check or database search firm like TruDiligence.
What Is a Database Search?
The…
Understanding FCRA Compliance for Employment Background Checks
Compliance InformationEmployers want to conduct a background check when hiring employees to ensure that they employ people of integrity, highly qualified, and experienced. The Fair Credit Reporting Act covers all these aspects. Here is everything you need to know…
Background Checks for Employment Purposes
Background Check NewsYou, as HR Manager or Risk Management Personnel, need to know if that resume you are looking at is legitimate for employment purposes. Is the person's background everything it says it is? You may indeed be a contractor in charge of a large project…
How to Pull Background Checks in Compliance With the FCRA
Background Check NewsThe Fair Credit Reporting Act, also called the FCRA, is federal legislation in the United States. It protects individuals who have their background history pulled. Many employers pull background checks during the hiring process and must ensure…
Credit Reports as Pitfalls for Employers and Landlords
Compliance InformationMany employers and landlords think that the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies only to consumer credit. Learn the truth about credit reports.
Complying With the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Background Screenings
Compliance InformationEmployee background checks are not just limited to a criminal background check. There are other background reports that employers need to make a conscious decision. Just because the prospective candidate has not run afoul of the law does not…
What Does A Employer Credit Check Look For?
Compliance Information, Credit Reports, Employment VerificationApplying to a new position? Worried about an employer credit check?
Many candidates today think about their credit score when searching for new opportunities. As an HR or recruiting professional, however, it can make or break an applicant's…
Does Overall User Experience Make a Difference When Selecting a Background Check Provider?
Background Check NewsPeople will always remember the experience with a business or brand. Learn more about user experience when selecting a background check provider.
Two Reasons to Integrate Work Background Check Platforms in Your HR System
General InterestConducting a work background check through third party is an important part of a contract, being impartial, and non-discriminatory.
Working with a background check company verifies the candidate is who they say they are and whether there…