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Right now, there are no standards to make sure everyone’s as careful and with 80 percent of companies now screening potential employees, consumer advocates warn it’s more important than ever to know your rights. Under the law, employers must get your consent before screening. If you lose out on a job based on a check, you have a right to see the report and dispute it.
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Jason Morris, chief operating officer and president of EmployeeScreenIQ, identifies ten key background-screening trends to watch for in 2008.
For the Third Consecutive Year, Background Screening Firm Breaks Top 15 of Northeast Ohio’s 100 Fastest Growing Organizations
It’s truth or consequences for job seekers who fib on their resume.
Background checks aren’t just for major companies anymore. With the Internet you can do a check with just a couple mouse clicks – on sites like mybackgroundcheck.com.
Strong checks, including criminal background, education, and employment are particularly important for IT staff because of their high-level access to systems and data, say industry experts.



