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Highlights from the PBSA mid-year legislative conference 2021

PBSA conferences are always filled with knowledgeable speakers and timely information sessions.  The mid-year sessions are normally held in Washington DC and include opportunities to lobby Congressional leaders regarding legislation that is important to the background screening industry.  Unfortunately, as the pandemic continues throughout the US, the 2021 PBSA mid-year conference was held…

Employment Background Checks – FAQ

What is a Background Check for Employment?

Background checks for employment purposes can include a variety of reports, including criminal records, driving records, credit reports, degree verification, reference checks & more. See Employment Background Checks for more information.

2. Why is there no credit score on the credit report I received?

Providing a credit score for employment…

Frequently Asked Questions about Business Reports & Business Credit Reports

What is the difference between business credit reports & tenant credit or employment credit reports?

Legally, the difference between a business credit report and a tenant or employment report is that business credit reports are not considered “consumer reports,” and do not report information on individuals, therefore, they are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Business…

AAA Credit Screening Services Offers Employment Reference Checks

AAA Credit Screening Services (AAACSS) has expanded their employment background check reports offered by adding reference checks.  Reference checks can be a time-consuming process for hiring managers, and AAACSS has the staff to help take that burden away from internal HR departments allowing them to focus on more pertinent tasks.

Outsourcing HR functions such as employment background checks…

AAA Credit Screening Services Offers FREE Customer Training

AAA Credit Screening Services is offering free customer training enabling customers to retrieve reports using an online platform reducing time spent retrieving and interpreting background checks and credit reports.

Outsourcing human resource services should alleviate the workload of hiring managers and being able to access employment background check report results as quickly and effortlessly…

AAA Credit Screening Services Now Offers Learning Coach Background Checks

Houston, TX – Given the current Coronavirus pandemic and growing concerns that parents face with the starting school year, many parents are opting out of sending their children back to classrooms.  Some school districts have opted to start the school year completely online necessitating the hire of tutors or “Learning Coaches”.

Working parents may not have the ability or time to be at home to…

Address Checks – How does it work?

When you see address checks listed among the available reports that can be run on employment or tenant applicants, you may wonder why anyone would want that or what it is used for.

Running an address checkon an applicant can provide a background check company with previous addresses linked to the person in question using a variety of variables including information from the postal service,…

Employment Background Checks – Warning Signs

Hiring managers are tasked with finding the best possible candidates before extending employment offers to new employees.  Employment background checks are an important part of the process, but it is not enough to just look at a criminal record, there are also other factors to consider before making a hiring decision.  Employers should look at:

Resume Inconsistencies – Look for time-lines that…

Are your job applicants representing themselves accurately on their resumes?

An article published earlier this year by Fox Business pointed to research that has revealed employee applicants in the millennial and Generation Z age ranges are more likely to lie on their resumes than older applicants. In fact, over 1 in 10 applicants born during that range between the years of 1981 and 2010 admitted…

What is I-9 Verification?

“Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens.”

– U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services

I-9 verification can be a…

The holidays are fast approaching and a rush to get qualified employees to fill available seasonal positions have started.  Companies need to make sure that they do the same due diligence when it comes to seasonal employment as they would their regular employees, after-all they will be working alongside full-time employees within the business just like everyone else.

Companies still have a risk…

AAA Credit Screening Services now provides Elderly Caregiver Background Checks

Houston, TX – AAA Credit Screening Services has expanded their product offering to include elderly caregiver background checks.  Reports of elderly abuse in the news has highlighted a need for extra precautions when hiring someone to take care of the elderly, not just at facilities, but also in private homes.

While about 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse, one…

Do NOT Sign Contracts With Just Anyone!

Contractor Background Checks can help people make informed decisions before they sign contracts with repair companies including roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc.

Unfortunately there are many people that are out to scam unsuspecting victims. If you need repairs done, always talk to your INSURANCE company first and then run checks on contractors before…