Crimes Are Classified into three categories
Under the laws of most states, crimes are generally placed into one of three categories: A Felony is a serious offense that is punishable by a sentence to a state prison. Note the use of the word punishable, as opposed to actually punished. The distinction is important because a person can be convicted of a felony but [...]
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2010 Trend on Increased focus on whether credit reports and criminal records are discriminatory
2010 Trends in Screening–Trend One: Employment Screening Resources (ESR), a leading national online employment screening background firm, is releasing the ESR “Third Annual Top Ten Trends in the Pre-Employment Background Screening Industry” for 2010. ESR has identified new trends that are starting to make a difference, as well as old trends that have evolved as the screening [...]
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Employment Screening Background Checks Annual Criminal Statistics
Various organizations publish their annual criminal “hit rates,” showing how many applicants subject to background screening had criminal records or other discrepancies. On one hand, these figures are extremely valuable because they confirm an already compelling case that background checks are critical for any employer that wants to exercise due diligence and protect its workforce [...]
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New EEOC lawsuit for discrimination based on credit report and criminal records
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on October 1, 2009 that they have filed a lawsuit against Freeman, a firm that offers nationwide convention services, on the basis that it used credit reports and criminal records to unfairly discriminate against black, Hispanic and male job applicants. This case has the potential to have a [...]
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How to Find More Information About a Person Online
There are several good reasons to research someone on the internet. If you want to find out more about someone online, here's how.
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My Kid’s Teacher
Make sure that you can trust your children's teachers and give yourself peace of mind by performing a background check.
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Free Background Searches
The only thing that is better than being able to perform a background search online is the ability to do it for free.
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The Importance of Criminal Background Checks
Criminal background checks can be truly critical in many situations. Here's a little on how and why to run a criminal background check.
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Does A Sex Offender Live Near You?
No one wants to think that a sex offender might live in their neighborhood. Here's how to find out and keep you and your family safe.
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Offline People Search VS. Online Background Check
If you'd like to try people research the old fashioned way, here's the scoop. But be forewarned, researching this way can be a difficult process.
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