Active Screening Blog
Big Win For Consumer Reporting Agencies in Federal Court
A recent court case ruling highlights a huge win for Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and their clients. At the heart of the case was an examination of pre-adverse action and adverse action procedures. Here’s what the woman stated in her lawsuit: She claimed an...
Winter Break is Coming – Have You Screened Your Interns Yet?
Regardless of what statistics show about the American job market, competition is still tough in top industries like finance, law and other white-collar positions. That’s why internships have become a necessity for college students. These entry-level positions not only...
Colleges Considering Background Checks Get Backlash from Employees
Another argument is brewing on some college campuses that is driving a wedge between faculty and administrators. At least two major universities are implementing background checks for new hires. The California State University policy requires criminal records checks,...
Tenant Background Checks Are on The Rise – What You Need to Know
The housing rental industry is booming. “From 31 percent in 2004, the renter share of all US households climbed to 35 percent in 2012, bringing the total number to 43 million by early 2013,” reports this study from Harvard University. As the rental industry continues...
Turnover Hurts. Background Checks Can Ease Your Pain.
Your business is only as solid as your employees. Without a roster of qualified, hard-working, dependable, trustworthy and positive people, your business is at constant risk of crumbling. This is especially true for American businesses who are under increasing...
Why Small Towns are Ditching Recommendations for Background Checks
If you’re from SomeSmallTown, America, chances are you know someone who got a job because they knew someone who vouched that person. This happens regularly in small towns, but is by no means exclusive to these quaint hamlets. Word of mouth recommendations are often...
Facts and Fears About Reference Checks
Let’s assume you’re a qualified candidate for a new job listing. When you apply, you can expect these three things: An application An interview for qualified candidates Reference checks Obviously, as a background screening company, we’d love to see 100% engagement...
Update: Tennessee Moves to Require Background Checks for Game Officials
Weeks after the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) dismissed a high school referee for not disclosing criminal information on his application, the Association moved to require background checks for all officials before they can call a game. The...
National Background Check Program for Long-Term Care Employees Under Review
Background checks are widely considered the most effective tool at flagging predators who may abuse, neglect and/or exploit our most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. The newest state to take measures to protect our...
The Truth Behind President Obama’s Executive Order Against Criminal Background Checks
We told you this was coming. Not too long ago, we ran two posts about the Ban The Box movement gaining momentum at the Federal level. Click on the headlines if you want a refresher: Is Ban the Box Gaining Federal Traction? Update: Are Credit Checks Discriminatory?...