Archive for October, 2009

Why Hiring a Former Criminal is Risky

Although criminals need employment after being released from jails, some might slip through the cracks of criminal background checks and end up in a position in which they shouldn’t be working.

Background Checks for Gun Shows, Part 2

October 20 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Screening, Criminal History, In the News

In the present, many states have a gun show loop hole, in which attendees of gun shows do not need to do a background check before attending and purchasing a gun.

Background Checks for Church Workers

October 16 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, In the News, Sex Offenders

Should churches and other places of worship be exempt from background checks? As many church workers interact with children, most should receive at least a basic background check.

Reasons for Background (and Credit) Checks

Companies have their reasons for conducting background checks, as well as credit checks, for potential and current employees.

Using a Background Check Company

Using a background check company is more convenient than doing a background check yourself, especially as the actual investigation is more in depth.

New Background Check iPhone App

October 6 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Screening, In the News

Background checks are available through an iPhone application, but how accurate are these iPhone background checks?

National Child Protection Act

October 2 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Screening, Criminal History, Hiring, In the News, Sex Offenders

The National Child Protection Act was amended recently to include more detailed information about background checks and working with children.