How Far Back Does a Criminal Background Check Go?
With an incredibly dynamic job market right now, many job seekers and employers are trying to better understand the pre-employment screening processes. One component of this screening is a criminal…
Background Checks for Renters
Running a background check on prospective tenants is one of the most important things you can do as a property manager. Finding the right tenants is essential in creating a…
AI and Background Check Services
When discussing background checks, most people associate them with a diligent process of making phone calls and reviewing files manually. However, these background checks occur faster than ever before with…
Avoid Cybercrime in the Workplace
Cybercrime is a very real threat to many organizations. We are constantly bombarded with news stories of businesses that suffered data breaches, the majority of which originate with employees. While…
Hiring with Labor Shortages
The unemployment rate is on the decline. This downward trend has been present since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when unemployment peaked at around 15%. While the current rate…
FCRA disclosures
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that requires employers to make specific disclosures to employees or job applicants related to the information they will obtain and…
Richard Childress Racing Announces Multi-Year Partnership with SmartHire by USAFact, Inc.
WELCOME, NC (October 1, 2021) – Richard Childress Racing, a performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization with 16 NASCAR Championships and more than 200 victories, has partnered with USAFact to…
What the Supreme Court Background Screenings Ruling Means for Your Company
Most employers understand that they must meet many federal requirements when moving forward with a background check. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that employers follow a very specific…
What to Know About New York’s Updated Two-Step Background Check
Ban-the-box laws have been gaining traction nationally in recent years. New York City is the latest location to adopt additional requirements that impact employers’ rules when conducting employee background checks….