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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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DISA Global Solutions Accelerates Global Expansion with Acquisition of SIGNUM Consulting

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

HOUSTON, August 7, 2023 – DISA Global Solutions, an industry-leading provider of employee screening and compliance services, announces today a significant milestone in their international growth strategy with the acquisition of SIGNUM Consulting, a well-known international pre-employment screening and risk/compliance management firm.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell.

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What Are The Top Background Screening Trends For 2021?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Back in the day, background screening was a relatively straightforward process, typically limited to drug testing and criminal background checks. Below we have provided three background screening trends that are important in the current environment, as well as two trends that are have been phased out.

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Understanding Disclosure and Authorization Forms

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

As an end-user of background reports, Employers are assigned numerous responsibilities, including providing and procuring certain disclosures and authorizations to and from consumers. A disclosure is a notice to the applicant from the employer, informing the applicant that a background report may be run on him or her.

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Your Employees Are Comfortable with Social Media Screening

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This means the candidates you’re currently screening likely have a social presence. This is important because, we have new research that suggest your employees are counting on you to use social intelligence to ensure their safety and preserve the company’s culture. What is Social Media Screening?

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Save the Dates – Day with DISA 2024 

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Keep an eye out for details and registration information to drop this October! With the focus on safety and compliance in the ever-evolving employee screening industry, this conference serves as a vital hub of information, networking, and growth. 93% of attendees took away actionable information from the sessions.