Pre-Employment Screening Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how our pre-employment screening services can help your organization.

Why conduct a pre-employment background?

What is negligent hiring?

How can I avoid negligent hiring lawsuits?

What materials do I need to provide to conduct a background check?

Do I have to supply my applicants’ dates of birth for background checks?

Do I need an applicant’s authorization to get a background check?

What are my obligations as an employer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

What are my obligations as a healthcare employer under the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO)?

How far back do your criminal background checks go?

What is the average background check turnaround time?

What can I do to improve my background screening turnaround time?

How will I receive my background check information?

Can I expect a 100% foolproof background check?

How much does a background check cost?

If you have a background check question that wasn’t listed on this FAQ page, feel free to contact one of our background check experts. You can also request a background check demo to learn how Corporate Screening’s services can benefit your company.