Jun 28, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is the FREE Act and how would it impact background checks? As a result of the 2017 Equifax credit breach, Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a credit report bill called the FREE Act that would give consumers the ability to freeze their credit for free....
Jun 27, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Background investigations are essential for a number of reasons. At their core, background checks are intended to investigate an individual’s past and shine light on anything questionable or problematic. For employers, these investigations often involve a verification...
Jun 14, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Investigative
It’s a story told all too often–a disgruntled employee with access to weapons lashes out at coworkers in a violent rampage. Usually, the perpetrator has specific targets in mind, but innocent bystanders are frequently injured or killed, as well. As an employer,...
Jun 13, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is a schedule 1 drug? If you are ordering drug tests or have undergone a background check, you might be familiar with the idea of drug schedules. These are used in legal and criminal circles to describe the type of drug and the severity of the punishment...
May 31, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
When it comes to keeping your employees and clients safe, it can be tempting to immediately jump to the option involving the least amount of risk. Rather than hire someone with a blip in their record, isn’t it always better to staff up with employees who are vetted...
