Oct 29, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
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...
Oct 12, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon, Tenant Screening
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...
Oct 11, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
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...
Sep 22, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
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...
Sep 21, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Oregon
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...
Jul 24, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring
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...
