If I am terminated due to negative information found during a background investigation, is my employer obligated to disclose the reason? Yes. Under the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act), an employee has the right to know why they were terminated and the right to a…

Can a company terminate me for a felony on my background check if they hired me prior to checking or discovering it? Absolutely. A company has the right to protect itself and its’ employees. However, in doing so, they must consider and follow the Federal…

What are my obligations as an employer under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)? Users of the information for credit, insurance, or employment purposes (including background checks) have the following responsibilities under the FCRA: (This is not a complete list. For a complete list,…

How do I insure that my background screening practices are legal and compliant with the law and FCRA? NationSearch does not give legal advice. However, we do urge you to seek your own legal counsel. We subscribe to numerous publications/alerts for the purpose of keeping…

How would I get a copy of the FCRA? Go to: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-credit-reporting-act Or: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/545a_fair-credit-reporting-act-0918.pdf

What are Access Fees? Much of the time, Federal, State, County and Civil government entities, along with Motor Vehicle Records, employers, educational institutions, etc. charge fees for access to their information. These fees help to offset their own internal costs. These fees are non-negotiable, and…

What is the cost of NOT performing a background check? Great question! This is really what you want to ask yourself and evaluate. If an act of violence, vandalism, financial fraud or any number of things happen at your company that adversely affect your employees…

What does it cost to do a background check? On average, a very basic search can cost from $17 to $32, while a more comprehensive search can range from $50 to $100 or more. Obviously, the cost varies dependent upon the search/package requested, how many…

Can I do anything to help my turnaround time? Absolutely. You can make sure that the screening information (Authorization and resume) is legible, accurate and spelled correctly. Include maiden names, nicknames and other aliases. Provide complete addresses….don’t abbreviate. When applicable, provide full company/institution names, address,…

Why do some screenings take longer than others to obtain the information? Within the background screening industry, this is referred to as “turnaround” time. The goal at Nationsearch is to report your screening results the same day as requested. Our average criminal search turnaround time…