Screening Contingent Workers Just Makes Sense
Today’s job landscape is very different than that of years past, when people once sought steady full-time positions with a company. Today there are an estimated 75 million freelancers who are part of what is known as the “gig economy” - they contract with companies for work that is typically part-time and non-permanent. The “gig economy” is not just employee-driven - it also appeals to...
Seven Facts About Urine Drug Testing From Our Partner Quest Diagnostics
Collector during a urine drug test Businesses rely on laboratory-based urine drug testing for its proven methodology, capacity to screen for a variety of different illicit and prescription drugs, and ability to withstand most legal challenges. There are hundreds of urine test combinations which can detect virtually any substance for which you may need to test, with the sensitivity to meet your...
Santa Has Been Checking Backgrounds for YEARS!
Background checks are nothing new. In fact, Santa has been doing them for centuries. He makes a list, and he checks it twice - He’s gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Yup, he knows if you’ve been bad or good - So, be good for goodness sake! (Unless you want a lump of coal in your stocking!) Santa might look like a jolly, easygoing guy, but he never takes a chance. He thoroughly vetted Dasher...
TV Shows Give The Wrong Impression About Background Checks
If you’re a fan of reality shows and crime shows, you might notice how “easy” it seems to access information on the Internet about people suspected of wrongdoing. Unfortunately, this leads people to believe they can find out what they need to know about others by simply doing Google searches or even paying online companies who promise access to databases. The facts are: you can’t be sure such...
What’s important to you?
Accuracy? Cost? Turnaround time? Customer Service? Does your company conduct employee background checks? Most likely all of the above is important to you. Accuracy is a MUST! All reports need to be FCRA compliant. Cost is important of course. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes less. Turnaround time is so important because you need to hire someone. Customer Service is also important...
Introducing the QuickApp™ Pro
Create online employment application forms that are branded with your company’s information,. Streamline your hiring process with the easy-to-use, highly configurable tools at your disposal with QuickApp™ Pro.With QuickApp™ Pro, set up new, responsive forms built for use on all desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, and place them on your website with a simple link. After...
2nd Chance Employment-Don’t Let Criminal Backgrounds Stop You From Hiring People
A pre-employment screening often turns up a criminal background. An estimated one in four Americans has a criminal background. However, there are many reasons to look past that – as long as the candidate’s criminal past does not have a direct bearing on the job position. The federal government enacted The Second Chance Act in 2008, which gives some federal agencies and non-profits grants to train...
“Due Diligence” Applies to the Company You Hire For Employment Screening
When someone is being interviewed for a job, he or she expects to learn what it is their prospective employer needs. When a company contacts Legal Locator Services about conducting employment screening, we also want to know what our prospective client needs. Perhaps your business is expanding so rapidly you are needing a company known for fast turnaround times. Perhaps your employees are spread...
“Faster” and “Cheaper” Might Not Be the Best Value
When considering background checks, business owners have to decide what their needs are. The types of positions they are hiring for should determine how thorough a screening should be. Business owners also need to keep an eye on their budget. So they may opt for a program that promises to be cheaper and faster. The problem with a cheaper and faster background check is that it is also limited in...
4 Good Reasons to Conduct Background Checks
We can think of at least four good reasons why a business or organization should conduct background checks on people applying for jobs. 1. You will learn about an individual’s criminal conviction history. Then you can decide whether that history might rule out a job candidate. It might not! But it is better to know as much as you can about someone. 2. You are safeguarding your business...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Drug Testing: A Rookie’s Guide
Our partners at Quest Diagnostics shared this with us. We thought it was interesting and wanted to share it with you. 1. Drugs don’t care about your bank account. Drug testing is used for more than just low-skilled workers. With workplace drug use on the rise across industries, more and more companies who hire white-collar workers are making drug testing part of their workplace policy. In fact,...
Do you have the power?
Business Power with Intelligence Delivered with Exceptional Customer Service. Legal Locator Service has groundbreaking technology with the most comprehensive customizable background screening for all industries. Legal Locator Service connects you to data. Data is the new oil across all industries! We provide a powerful digital application that drives hiring efficiency. Works on any smart...
Does the applicant have the right skills?
Need a carpenter? Many applicants embellish on their resume. Conducting a background check you can confirm your hiring decision and keep your business profitable and productive. Legal Locator Service can customize any background check package to suit your needs. Prices vary based upon services, packages, and volume of employment background checks. We provide background checks in Oregon,...
Are you hiring Lucy & Ethel?
One of the best scenes from the classic television show “I Love Lucy” was the scene in the candy factory. Lucy and Ethel got jobs there, in spite of the fact they did not have a clue about what they were doing. As the conveyor belt speeds up, they are desperate to keep up, and things get completely out of control. Lucy starts to stuff her blouse – and then her mouth – with candy, out of...
Frequently Asked Questions for Employment Background Screening
1. Why conduct background checks? Conducting background screening on employees have become a matter of necessity for employers. There are instances where applicants have been involved in criminal activity, yet do not to disclose it. Help ensure a safer workplace and avoid negligent hiring lawsuits screening your applicants. Conducting a background check is a very small price to pay compared to...
