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...
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...
Jul 5, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
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....
May 2, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
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...
Apr 22, 2022 | Hazmat, Interviews & Hiring, Tenant Screening, TSA Precheck, TWIC Card
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...
Mar 25, 2022 | Background Checks, Business, Interviews & Hiring
Nearly 40 million people quit their jobs in 2021. It was a tumultuous time that left people afraid to stay in jobs where they felt exposed to COVID-19. People began to assess their work lives, as well. Legal Locator Service, a background screening company, has been...