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In the aftermath of 9-11, and the growing problem of workplace violence, the demand and need for employee background checks and security checks are now greater than ever. Employers are turning to investigative companies in greater numbers to run employee background checks on new job applicants and existing employees, including positions where security may not have previously been given much consideration in the "pre 9-11" era. Many employers are now requiring security clearances for many non-defense related "high-tech" positions including computer programming. Employee background checks are required by Federal or State law for certain occupations ... read more

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In the aftermath of 9-11, and the growing problem of workplace violence, 
the demand and need for <a href="http://www.beyourowndetective.com">employee background checks and security checks</a> 
are now greater than ever. Employers are turning to investigative companies 
in greater numbers to run employee background checks on new job applicants 
and existing employees, including positions where security may not have 
previously been given much consideration in the "pre 9-11" era. 
Many employers are now requiring security clearances for many non-defense 
related "high-tech" positions including computer programming. 
Employee background checks are required by Federal or State law for certain 
occupations such as jobs working with children, law enforcement, defense 
contractors, and any Federal employment.
Security clearances
Often, in employee background checks, especially where a security clearance 
is required, employers may run criminal records checks on the spouse of 
a job applicant as well and decide not to hire somebody based on their 
spouse's criminal record, even if the applicant has a squeaky clean record. 
In a traditional employee background check, only the applicant or employee 
is investigated while for a security clearance, the spouse and other family 
members are investigated as well. This holds true not just for top secret 
job positions within the US Military, or defense contractors, but now 
many "high-tech" civilian jobs such as programming as well. 
Unfortunately in some situations, whom one is married to can determine 
their employability. A dishonorable discharge from the US Military will 
automatically eliminate any chances of getting a security clearance.
In an employee background check, some things cannot be reported: Civil 
lawsuits, judgments older than 7 years, paid tax liens and collections 
paid after 7 years, bankruptcies older than 10 years. All over information 
except for criminal convictions older than 7 years. While employers are 
prohibited from requiring applicants to provide copies of their criminal 
records, they can obtain this information from other sources such as private 
agencies or public records. 
Criminal histories or "rap sheets" are not public record in 
every state. In some states such as California, these are only available 
to certain employers where employee background checks are required by 
State and/or Federal law such as ie: public utilities, child care services, 
law enforcement, security companies, defense contractors.
Credit checks
A credit background check is very often part of an employee background 
check, however employers are required to obtain the employee's or applicant's 
written consent under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA (15 U.S.C. §1681). 
Many employers consider a person's credit habits a good judge of character. 
Following any decisions not to hire somebody based on their credit report, 
a copy of the report must be provided to the employee, or applicant, so 
they may have to option to challenge it. Employers cannot fire a current 
employee for filing bankruptcy, but potential employers can legally reject 
a job applicant. There are two different kinds of credit checks. A standard 
credit bureau report is obtained from any one of the 3 credit bureaus, 
Equifax, Experion, or Transunion. This reveals a person's credit worthiness, 
credit habits, credit capacity. An investigative consumer report is much 
more extensive and delves into a person's character, mode of living, reputation, 
etc. This is usually acquired by contacting associates, even neighbors 
or friends of the applicant to inquire as to their character.
In today's increasingly security-conscious world, employers feel they 
have a responsibility for the welfare and safety of their employees, company 
reputation, and liability. Job seekers and employees can expect more employee 
background checks, and be placed under the microscope more than ever before.

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