Mar 28, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
The FCRA, or Fair Credit Reporting Act, is a United States federal law promoting the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information in credit reporting. The law protects the rights of consumers to know what information is in their file, whether...
Mar 20, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Gun control is a popular discussion as a result of a troubling series of tragic shootings throughout the United States. Whether background investigations for purchasers of firearms are adequate is a common question. NICS, or the National Instant Criminal Background...
Mar 16, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
When considering the various kinds of background checks available, it can be difficult to determine which provide the most information and are the most accurate. Many traditional background checks rely on a variety of sources and interviews to provide an...
Mar 13, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
With marijuana use now legal in nine states and Washington, D.C., one in five employees around the country are allowed to engage in recreational or medicinal use of the drug. What does this mean for employers and for background checks? Is there a reason to continue...
Mar 9, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Nearly 11 million independent contractors go to work every day in the United States. In many cases, contract roles within the government are held to strict background check policies. This stands to reason, given the sheer number of contractors employed and the...
Mar 6, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Background Checks on University Donors: Why They’re Necessary Due to the public nature of higher education, colleges and universities are often extremely conscious of their actions. Institutions of higher education aim to be politically correct, prepared for...
