Jun 20, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
When conducting background investigations or ordering them for your company, it’s imperative that you follow the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You are likely familiar with the act, which stipulates the fair treatment of consumer information in credit...
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...
May 18, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Can property managers use background checks? Property managers can use background checks within certain parameters. Some background checks use consumer reports, which fall under the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You are only allowed to obtain a consumer...
May 2, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Keeping on top of changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and understanding court cases that challenge various aspects of the Act can be a complicated undertaking. Due to the complex nature of credit and consumer reports to begin with, United States courts are...
Apr 24, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
The FCRA, or Fair Credit Reporting Act, is a federal law committed to the accuracy, fairness and privacy of consumer information in credit reporting. Read on for four things you should know about the FCRA. The FCRA has been around since the 1970s The Fair...