Pre-employment screening refers to the process of investigating the backgrounds of potential employees and is commonly used to verify the accuracy of an applicant’s claims as well as to discover any possible criminal history, workers compensation claims, or employer sanctions. Checks are also required for those working in positions with special security concerns, such as trucking, ports of entry, and airports. Other laws exist to prevent those who do not pass a criminal check from working in careers involving the elderly, disabled, or children.
Some companies conduct pre-employment screening themselves, while others rely on a third-party company like us that specializes in background checks.