Background check basics
Everything you need to know to get started with understanding and conducting background checks. AMS Inform’s enhanced platform scales your hiring with precise and fair screenings that are faster and more accurate. AMS Inform’s leading background check service allows organizations of all sizes to execute background checks effortlessly and swiftly, while also ensuring compliance and accuracy.
What is a background check?
A background check involves gathering and verifying an individual’s data from various private and public sources.
AMS Inform facilitates these checks to foster a secure and efficient environment—essential when applying for jobs, leasing properties, or renting vehicles.
The process respects and upholds the candidate’s rights, adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws to ensure fairness and privacy protection.
What is background check for employment useful for? It provides an opportunity for a business to check a person’s:
What is a background check useful for?
Background checks benefit both the consumer (the subject of the background report) and end user (an employer or contractee) in a variety of legal and practical ways.
Trust and transparency
Contract roles come with inherent risks between clients and contractors. Mandating that your subcontractors undergo background checks before they interact with the public helps build a foundation of trust and transparency within the community.
Legal compliance
Minimize the risks of negligent hiring and wrongful termination lawsuits with AMS Inform. The financial impact of employee litigation can severely strain your company’s capital and resources. Implementing AMS Inform’s structured screening processes will help you comply with legal standards effectively, safeguarding your business operations.
Employee safety
AMS Inform supports employers in maintaining a high-quality workforce. The background check process fosters a culture of honesty and open communication with employers, ensuring employees can work with peace of mind among their colleagues. This contributes to a safer and more secure work environment for everyone.
What do background checks show?
What shows up on a background check depends on the type of background check an employer runs as well as some compliance requirements set by local, state, and federal laws.
Employers often request background checks through AMS Inform, which typically include searches for criminal records, covering misdemeanors and felonies. AMS Inform ensures compliance with state and federal laws when reporting these records.
Motor Vehicle Reports from AMS Inform include relevant data to assist in assessing driving histories.
For employment verification, AMS Inform confirms previous employment history, while education verifications focus on validating the highest degree earned.
With AMS Inform’s customized adjudication suite, you can set specific reporting periods for different types of criminal records according to your needs.
Various states enforce their own regulations on the reportability of records, with certain exceptions depending on the candidate’s salary or the industry, such as transportation network companies.
The specifics of what a background check reveals depend on the type of check conducted.
Background checks through AMS Inform can disclose comprehensive details about an individual’s past, including work history, educational background, criminal records, and more.
How can I run background checks?
For small businesses, AMS Inform all-in-one platform is simple, with a fully online process, built-in compliance tools, and pay-as-you-go pricing. Plus, we have a best-in-class support team. You can get started in 3 steps:
- Register: Create an account in just a few minutes.
- Verification and setup: We’ll verify your account and email you with a secure login.
- Run your first check: Log in to your account and run your first check. You’ll get the results in the same place.
For high-volume enterprise businesses, AMS Inform provides a dedicated team to guide you through the setup process and provide best practices. Your dedicated team works with you to optimize the candidate journey, recruiter experience, and adjudication processes.
For customers utilizing our APIs to design a fully integrated solution, the AMS Inform team partners closely with you to launch a successful integration.
Contact sales to get started today.
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