How Much Can Potential Employers Ask About You?
Everyone knows it's tough to get a job these days. The task is that much harder if you have any kind of blemish on your past. The use of background…
The Importance of Reliable Background Screening
Often times, companies do not screen a potential candidate for hire, or obtain flawed information about a candidate. There have been many times in the histories of countless companies when…
2012 Annual NAPBS Conference
We will be in attendance at the 2012 NAPBS Annual Conference in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee! We hope to see you soon!
Ten Tips for Selecting a Background Screening Partner
In the current economy, the job market is over-saturated with potential employees. This leaves employers with the task of sorting through applicants to find the best person for the job.…
Social Media Background Checks: What They Really Are
In the past decade and a half, social media has transformed from a futuristic form of communication to one of the basics of human interaction. Email is no longer the…
Happy Fat Tuesday!
Happy Fat Tuesday to all! This is a reminder that all courts in Louisiana parishes are closed today and Wednesday in celebration of Mardi Gras, so expect some delays.
Background Checking Apps on Smartphones
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned about six background checking apps that are available on smartphones. These apps include: Police Records app, Criminal Pages app, Background Checks, Criminal Records…
Lawsuits Against FCRA Violations
Recently, two former Domino’s Pizza employees filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that Domino’s violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by (1) running background checks on employees without proper…
NAPBS 2012 Annual Conference
The NAPBS annual conference has been scheduled for April 15-17 in Nashville, TN. More details regarding the conference can be found at www.napbs.com.