Adverse Action Compliance Update
We’ve updated our Adverse Action Notification in an ongoing compliance integration effort. Compliance improvements protect applicant rights, while saving your company from avoidable legal issues. Previously, there were two document options that have been removed: Step #3-A: Final Adverse Action – Employment Denial Step #3-B: Final Adverse Action – Rescinding the Offer These are now…
Read MoreAvoid seasonal employee disasters with employee background checks from HireSafe!
It’s that time of year again, while people squabble over coffee cup designs, and prepare to descend on retail establishments all over the US, companies are starting to hire extra employees to deal with the onslaught. Seasonal hiring hits it’s peak in the months preceding the holiday season and with just a few weeks to…
Read MoreConsumer Protection Increases and Compliance Changes with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
Recently we alerted our clients to a change in the FCRA disclosures we send to screening candidates. You can view our post about it here, with a screenshot of the updated language used for our clients. This change was among new rules were set forth by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act…
Read MoreChanges to Summary of Rights Required by FCRA Effective September 21, 2018
What are the changes? Effective September 21st, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires a new notice of rights be included whenever a consumer is required to receive a summary of rights required by FCRA section 609. This addition added by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act and according to an interim…
Read MoreWhat is Compliance? Why is it Important and What are the Repercussions of Noncompliance?
Whether you are new to the employment background check world or just new to HireSafe it’s normal to have questions about our practices! New and old clients alike have questions about why we use online forms, what goes into the cost of a background check, and what exactly compliance means to them. Over the Month…
Read MoreOnline Employee Background Check Question and Answer Series from HireSafe: What Are Court Fees? Why do charges vary for each employee’s background check?
Whether you are new to the employment background check world or just new to HireSafe, it’s normal to have questions about our practices! New and old clients alike have questions about why we use online forms, what goes into the cost of a background check, and what exactly compliance means to them. Over the Month…
Read MoreOnline Employee Background Check Question and Answer Series from HireSafe: Why Do We Use online Documents and Forms? Why not Paper or Fax?
There are many reasons why HireSafe uses digital signatures and online forms for our screening services. Among the most important are accuracy, information security and legal compliance. Accuracy By using our secure web portal potential hires can fill in their own address history and background information. This has many positive effects. Firstly, it lowers costs…
Read MoreHR Professionals Agree, Employment Background Checks are Necessary and Almost All Professionals are Using Background Screening
Background screening is an imperative part of the hiring process and a recent survey of Human Resource professionals by HR.com and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (napbs) found that over 95% are conducting some sort of background check. The study surveyed professionals to find what sort of background checks they were using, which…
Read MoreWant to Hire the Best Drivers? Add Criminal History Background Checks to Your Current Driver Screening Program
Most trucking and transportation companies already have a DOT required drug testing program through a consortium or Third-Party Administrator. These manage driver’s random drug tests required by the Department of Transportation. While these programs keep drivers safe, the current screening programs used by trucking companies, delivery companies and other transportation companies that require DOT drug…
Read MoreAvoid the Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire! Vet Your Candidates with Employment Background Screening
When facing a need to hire new staff, employers often worry about the costs of not getting the job started, revenue losses from not having sales staff, or not shipping on time. Few businesses consider the costs associated with rushing through the hiring process to get someone in the position that ends up costing them…
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