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Why should I perform Background Checks on my applicants and employees?
Your business has high standards, limited resources and needs to hire fast when the time comes. Yet each applicant and employee adds risk. Fortunately, performing background checks on applicants and employees is an effective way to discover potential issues that could affect your business. Consider these facts:
- News articles report one-third of all application forms contain outright lies.
- Studies show 3 out of 10 business failures are caused by employee theft.
- Research concludes average awards in a workplace violence lawsuit exceed $1 million.
How Do I Help Protect My Franchise Against Employment Lawsuits?
Fortifying your franchise's workforce background screening program will help you proactively avoid issues and lawsuits associated with hiring practices.
How Do I Stay Compliant With Federal Hiring Laws?
Human Resources and Security professionals involved in the hiring and onboarding process must possess a working knowledge of many laws and statutes. One of the most important pieces of legislature is the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Its name may be somewhat misleading, as the FCRA regulates more than just credit reporting. The FCRA also regulates background checks for "employment purposes" if the employer procures records or information from a background screening company.