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New Clean Slate Laws in 2025: What Employers and Employees Need to Know About Criminal Record Expungement
As 2025 begins, Clean Slate laws are set to transform the landscape of employment screening. These laws will reduce barriers to employment for the 70 million Americans with a criminal record, providing a second chance for individuals who have served their time and...
Understanding Background Checks
Background checks are essential tools used by organizations to verify an individual’s identity and ensure the accuracy of the information provided by job applicants. These checks serve a wide variety of purposes across different industries. Whether you're applying...
Streamline Your Hiring Process with Legal Locator Service: Fast, Reliable, and FCRA-Compliant Background Checks
When it comes to hiring, speed and accuracy are paramount. Disasters can strike at any time, but making quick, informed decisions can save your business valuable time and resources. That’s where Legal Locator Service comes in. Since 1996, we've been specializing in...
Protect Your Business & Brand with Easy Background Checks
When you hire a new employee, ensuring they’re the right fit goes beyond their resume. Verifying their background is crucial to safeguarding your business and brand reputation. Our quick and simple background check process ensures you get the information you need,...
Weather-Related Delays in County Searches
Due to the snowstorm affecting several states, please be aware that county criminal searches in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia may experience delays. These delays are due to court closures in...
Ensure the Integrity of your Workforce in 2025
Focusing on spending and ROI is critical when hiring. While it’s tempting to cut costs, reputation and safety have hidden costs that shouldn’t be overlooked. A strong background check program offers invaluable protection against risks like bad hires, which can lead to...
OIG Highlights Importance of Background Checks in Healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) emphasizes the need for thorough background checks in healthcare. Their 2024 study stresses that employers must conduct initial screenings and implement ongoing monitoring for staff to...
Ensure Compliance with EEOC Regulations in Your Hiring Process
Staying compliant with EEOC regulations and ensuring fair, non-discriminatory hiring practices is crucial for fostering a diverse, inclusive, and legally sound workplace. Whether you're an HR professional, hiring manager, or part of the recruitment team, understanding...
Social Media & School Employees: What You Need to Know
Social media’s influence continues to grow, with over 72.2% of people worldwide using Social Media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. When hiring school employees or volunteers, it's vital to conduct thorough background checks, which include...
Background Checks for Employment: Reliable Screening Services
Legal Locator Service, established in 1996 in Oregon, offers comprehensive background checks, pre-employment screening, volunteer checks, tenant checks, and drug testing. Our advanced platform ensures FCRA compliance, security, and speed, delivering accurate results...