At Thanksgiving we are grateful for family and friends, and also for the good fortune to have honest, reliable, and talented employees working for us.

To ensure that continues to be the case, you need to take measures to screen potential employees. Some of you may have had the misfortune in the past to experience employees who were not so great—or even worse, detrimental to your company in the form of loss, low productivity, or harm to the reputation you worked so hard to earn.

To Protect Your Company, You Need to Do Thorough Employee Background Checks

A thorough employee background check should include:

• Misdemeanor and felony criminal records searches at the county, state and national levels (international also, if necessary)
  • Sex-offender status searches
  • Social Security number traces and validations
  • Employment and/or education verifications
  • Professional license verifications
  • Checks on references, credit reports, civil records, driver’s license and motor vehicle records
  • Military records verifications
  • Workers’ compensation history searches
  • Healthcare sanction checks
  • Address history checks

For Further Protection, Screen Employees
Already Working at Your Company

A growing trend is the use of periodic employee background checks for employees who have been working in your company for some time. The reason this a helpful protection is that things change—there could have been recent arrests, substance abuse or DUIs, and more that weren’t there at point of hire.

You Must Comply with Federal, State, and County Laws and Regulations Concerning Rights of Employees Regarding Background Checks

Whether screening a potential employee or one who is already hired, there are many federal, state, and county laws and regulations concerning the rights of employees regarding background checks. Employers will want to stay in compliance with these to avoid fines or lawsuits.

That’s why it is important to have the checks done by an experienced professional who is up to date on these so that an employer is not in violation—it is difficult if not nearly impossible for a non-professional to do this, as the process is complex and regulations change frequently.

Why Choose The Hire Authority for Employee Background Screening?

At The Hire Authority we are experienced, professional, and thorough in our screening, which guarantees that you will receive information that is current and relevant. We care about your security and we will work with you to keep you safe from harm or unnecessary problems. Be safe, not sorry.

We’d be happy to talk to you about screening your employees. Call us at (508) 230-5901 or visit our website www.hireauth.com with any questions you may have.

 

The foregoing should not be construed as legal advice. Employers should always consult their own legal counsel for advice on labor and employment matters.