This is a summary of article by Rachael Zerr at Security Magazine about what background checks miss. We encourage you to read the article in its entirety. We understand that many companies want results fast. But, at what price? Industries with higher regulatory standards, such as finance and transportation, conduct far deeper checks that can […]

An investigation report from a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) that includes public record information without adequate identifiers, context, or case status updates fails to meet the statutory requirements of being “complete and up to date.” When this happens both the CRA and the company receiving the report are exposed to litigation. This article from legalreader.com […]

Studies on resume fraud vary by source, methodology, and region, but here’s a summary based on reliable reports: Approximately 10-20% of job applicants falsify educational credentials (e.g., claiming degrees they don’t have, exaggerating GPAs, or attending schools they didn’t). This is drawn from surveys like: A 2020 ResumeLab study: 9.2% of respondents admitted to lying […]

A business best practice is to review your hiring Disclosure Form particularly if you do business in California. Walmart loses appeal on Disclosure Form violations which triggered lawsuits without proving harm. Background check form errors on disclosure form cost California employers $10,000 per violation, no proof of harm required. The February 4 decision changes the […]

“What you do on the front end to screen out bad hires can have a bigger impact than just about anything you do: hiring the right people to start with,” said David J. Schaerer, executive vp of pre-employment screening company American Tescor Inc. in Beaverton, Ore. Speaking as part of a panel at REBEX 2003, […]