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We take a helpful guide approach to the Clarifacts Industry Insights blog, answering questions we often get from HR professionals. Here you will find in-depth articles on criminal records to help navigate everything from federal crimes to misdemeanors. And we also offer practical tips for things like screening volunteers and employment verifications.
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Misdemeanors Matter
Three reasons why you shouldn’t overlook misdemeanor criminal records on an employee’s background check You get the criminal record report …
A Helpful HR Guide to Federal Criminal Records
Understanding Federal Crimes and Criminal Records Don’t make a federal case out of it! This plea was often thrown out …
How to Avoid the #1 Education Verification Pitfall
This time of year is synonymous with graduation when the culmination of years of hard work finally pays off in …
Three Lies Job Applicants Tell about Criminal Records
For most people, answering the question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” is no cause for anxiety. But …
What’s in a Name? Criminal Record Searches and Aliases/AKAs
“Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Robert Baker, but you can call me Bob…or Rob Baker… or Rob Wilson-Baker… or …
Where the $%!# is the Background Check Report?
“How long does the background check take to complete?” This is no doubt one of the top 3 questions we …
Tune Up Your Hiring Process with Driving Record Reports
Clarifacts may have recently celebrated our 16th birthday, but that doesn’t mean we’re inexperienced behind the wheel. Since 2001, we’ve …
FCRA Requirements: 4 Steps Employers Must Follow to Stay in Compliance
When you receive the Consumer Report from your background screening company, also called a consumer reporting agency (CRA), do you …
“Two Do’s” of Using Credit Reports in the Hiring Process
It’s fair to say that most people have experienced some degree of financial strain at one time or another in …
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