Why does an organization conduct a background check?
Employers check potential and current workers for several reasons. The things an employer wants to know about you can vary with the kinds of jobs you might seek. Here are a few of the reasons for employment screening. • Federal and state laws require that background checks be conducted for certain jobs. For example, most states require criminal background checks for anyone who works with children, the elderly, or disabled. The federal National Child Protection Act authorizes state officials to access the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database for some positions. • Loss Prevention professionals utilize background checks to reduce unnecessary losses from employee theft or wrongdoing. Employee theft is on the rise in todays struggling economy. According to a 2008 study from the Institute for Corporate Productivity, employee-related monetary theft has increased during the economic downturn by 18%. • Negligent hiring lawsuits are on the rise. If an employee’s actions hurt s
