Yes. Certain state laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law that regulates who is permitted to access your consumer report information and how it can be used, generally require that you must obtain written or electronic consent from the job applicant prior to a third-party screening company like SimpliVerified to conduct any criminal […]
How long does a Background check usually take?
We commonly use the term “Turn Around Time” to describe how long a background check takes. The times vary significantly based on the types of searches conducted in the check and on the company that provides them. SimpliVerified can proudly claim the fastest turnaround times in the industry for county courthouse records – the most common […]
How much does a background check typically cost?
It all depends on how much breadth and depth is desired in a background check. SimpliVerified delivers the most robust, accurate criminal record background checks available. Depending on the complexity of the screening, the cost for such a check can range from under $50 to several hundreds of dollars. If you perform a large number […]
How common are pre-employment background checks?
The convergence of the post-9/11 security concerns and the online data revolution expanded access to reliable background checks beyond large corporations. Today, nearly 80% of all employers, big and small, perform some form of pre-employment background check on job applicants. Pre-employment background checks must be conducted carefully and in compliance with privacy laws and regulations. […]
