Jan 11, 2023 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced the state will pardon an estimated 45,000 people with marijuana-related convictions. The pardons only apply to those convicted of possessing no more than 1 ounce of marijuana before 2016, when Oregon legalized the recreational use...
Dec 5, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
It makes sense to attract the most qualified candidates quickly and efficiently. A lot of time can be wasted in the hiring process. We have some suggestions about making it easier on the employer. First: Look at the job description. Does it fill a page? That’s too...
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...
