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We’ll Help You Simplify the Hiring Process
Hiring people is time-consuming. There are many steps involved. Legal Locator Service assists clients by offering an automated process that integrates all aspects of hiring. You can integrate everything including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, screening...
Background Screening Current Employees
It might seem that screening job applicants before they are hired is sufficient. However, there are times when it makes sense to conduct background checks on current employees. For example, if an employee is moving to a different position and his/her tasks are...
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Veto Will Continue to Delay Background Checks in California
Background check delays started on May 26, 2021, in California due to a court decision called - All of Us or None v. Hamrick, which caused significant background check delays in many California county courts and left background check companies like Legal Locator...
Oregon Background Check & Employment Screening Company Shares Insights on Laws & Regulations
Employers and businesses conducting Background Checks and Employment Screening in the State of Oregon must follow federal and state laws. Legal Locator Service established in 1996 and based in Oregon can help ensure you stay compliant. There are laws in place in the...
Background Screening for Minors and First-Time Applicants
It might be tempting to forgo the screening of minors (people below the age of 18), or first-time job applicants, as their résumés might seem rather insubstantial. However, federal compliance regulations require that if you are screening other applicants, you must...
Good News for Employers and Screening Companies – California Update on Redaction of Date of Birth
California was redacting the dates of birth and other critical identifying information from criminal case records. We were closely monitoring the California Rules of Court, rule 2.507—legislation which resulted in the removal of date of birth and other personal...
When Screening – Check All of the Applicant’s Names
When conducting background screening on job applicants, it’s likely that some, if not many, applicants will have more than one name, as well as several places of residence. Conduct a records check on all of the applicant’s names. Name changes are common - the most...
Giving an Applicant a Fair Chance Helps Everyone
For many years, a person with a criminal history would usually have difficulty finding a job. That’s because job applications included a question that could disqualify them quickly. The question was: Do you have a criminal history? It was a yes or no question....
We are Celebrating Pride All Year Long – You Should Too!
Gay Pride month is in June. Legal Locator Service is proud to recognize and celebrate LGBTQI+ Pride Month. Pride is celebrated internationally every year in June, emerging from the Stonewall Riots that took place in June 1969....
Make sure the person you are hiring is exactly who they say they are!
Make Background Checks part of your Hiring Process. Legal Locator Service helps ensure you are hiring the right people for the job. Online FCRA Background Checks since 1996. Based in Oregon services Worldwide. Companies are seeking at least four key elements in...