Employee Background Check & Pre-employment Screening Services

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Search Descriptions - Background Check & Pre-employment Screening

County Civil Record Search
County Court Civil Records reveal legal actions filed by individuals and businesses against other individuals and businesses. These records may reveal information pertaining to the plaintiff, defendant, particulars of the action, remedies and awards. Records are available dating back 7 years. This search helps identify high-risk candidates that may become a liability. Court fees may apply and vary by location. County Civil record searches take slightly longer than County Criminal records and can be searched by name only.

Federal Civil Search
Federal Civil Records are searched US Federal District Courts. These records may reveal information pertaining to plaintiff, defendant, particulars of the action, remedies and awards. Typical cases might involve violations of civil rights, actions against the federal government, interstate commerce, financial entities, etc. A background check of senior level managers or executives frequently include civil record searches. This search is usually complete within 24 hours.

Bankruptcies
Bankruptcy background checks are conducted at Federal District Courts and records are specific to that district only. Background check information obtained in these records can include the type of bankruptcy filing (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, etc), date of filing, remedies, roster of petitioners, etc. Turnaround time generally within 24 hours.

Workers Compensation
The Workers Compensation history component of a background check can provide the injury description, injury date, filing date, weekly compensation rate, and compensation dates. The availability of this background check feature varies by state and can take anywhere from two to ten business days. Signed releases authorizing a background check may need to be faxed directly to the record holder and some states have specific forms they require. All employers should check to be sure this pre-employment screening tool is used in compliance with the ADA and FCRA.