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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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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 …
Employment Verifications: 4 Best Practices You or Your Background Screening Company Should Follow
Job seekers, more than ever, are trying to stand out of the crowd in this highly-competitive job market. One of …
4 Building Blocks to a Comprehensive Employment Criminal Background Check
Just jump on the computer, punch in the applicant’s personal information and get a nice, neat report of any criminal …
Screening Volunteers to Protect Non-Profit Organizations
Volunteerism in the United States surpasses all other countries and is one of the many things that makes our nation …
Ban the Box: What Hiring Managers Need to Know
What is it? The so-called “ban the box” movement is popping up all across the country. Ban the box is …
Clarifying the Employer Burden Under EEOC Enforcement Guidance
The heated debate over the legitimacy and fairness of the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance (No: N-915-.002) issued back in April of …
New Legal Trends Impacting Candidate Screening
The legal landscape related to employment background screening is changing at a much faster pace these days. The federal Fair …
Will Medical Marijuana Impair Your Background Screening?
Fifteen of 50 states now have medical marijuana laws on the books. A wave of employer protections follows closely behind …
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