Posted in Events, News & Events on 07/06/2015
Employers have known for years to avoid certain interview questions during the hiring process. The recent Supreme Court decision in the Abercrombie & Fitch suit has turned some of that upside down. So what questions can you legally ask now? And how should they be asked? Several states have laws…
Posted in Events, News & Events on 03/31/2015
For many employers, checking criminal records has been an integral part of their background screening program. However, many of those same employers struggle with balancing the need for a criminal search to maintain a safe workplace with following the EEOC Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 08/19/2014
As an enhancement to your criminal records searches, BackTrack offers CrimeTrack, the most complete proprietary database currently available to the non-law enforcement community. This multi-state database covers more than 500 million records from all over the United States, with new records being added on a regular basis. For a minimal…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 12/04/2013
By Scott Paler Small employee background screening mistakes continue to give rise to large class actions with big settlements. If you obtain background screening reports from a third-party agency regarding your job applicants or employees, and have not reviewed your background screening policy and practices in a while, now is…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 12/03/2013
Conducting a background check during the pre-employment process is invaluable in making a good hiring decision. Once the candidate is hired and has worked for your company for a period of time, the results of the pre-hire screening report become outdated. You may no longer have an accurate picture of…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles, Uncategorized on 02/07/2013
The mobile society we live in today makes it easier than ever for potential employees to hide a criminal record. How do we locate a record if the candidate doesn’t provide us with the location? BackTrack recommends adding CrimeTrack to your criminal package to assist in finding these records. For…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 02/04/2013
While some employers are hesitant to request a candidate’s birth date due to the potential appearance of age discrimination, this information is vitally important in the background check process. Most criminal records are filed by name and date of birth. Having this second identifier is necessary to ensure that any…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 08/01/2012
When choosing a background screening provider, it is important to choose a professional agency that employs a staff of experienced, knowledgeable and reputable researchers. While cost may be a consideration, it is important to choose more than just a vendor of information. You must know where the information is coming…
Posted in News & Events, News Articles on 06/01/2011
By Scott Paler A recent class action settlement for $5.9 million with First Transit, Inc. reinforces the need for employers to review their background screening forms and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The quick version—the plaintiff walked away with a smooth $5.9 million, which left First…
Posted in Video Library on 03/18/2011
Latest video from BackTrack on federal criminal record searches. More videos available on our YouTube channel.
