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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...
Does my HME (Hazmat) enrollment include access to TSA PreCheck®?
If you have an active HME Hazmat security threat assessment, and meet the eligibility requirements for the TSA PreCheck you are eligible for expedited security screening using the two-letter state abbreviation for the state that issued your Commercial Driver’s License...
What can I use my TWIC Card for?
TWIC® and HME holders may now use those credentials to obtain TSA PreCheck when taking a flight. A TWIC or Transportation Worker Identification Credential is a federal ID card issued by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). The TWIC Card is necessary for...
What to Consider When NOT Hiring an Applicant
If you have interviewed a job applicant and decided that he/she is not a good fit, it is important to handle this carefully. If you turn someone away, he/she may take to social media and badmouth your company. They may also post their experience on job boards. They...
TSA Pre-Check Available in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego resident Ticia Symonds said she recently helped a Portland Trail Blazer, a participant on "The Bachelor" TV show and a famous doctor get preapproved for air travel by the Transportation Security Administration. You read that right—TSA PreCheck is now...
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Don’t Omit Important Steps in Background Screening
There’s a lot involved when it comes to background screening. Lack of understanding about compliance and simple omissions can lead to problems for companies that are hiring. This is why it pays to hire a professional background screening company like Legal Locator...