Criminal Background Checks Live Up to the SentryLink Name

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Employers are not bound to conduct an employment background check in all cases; however, federal and state laws make a criminal background check compulsory for jobs that require interacting with children, the infirm, and the aged.

This is precisely where some background check services outshine others. I recently found my way to SentryLink from Greenbelt, Maryland and (not trying to sell their service) was much surprised . . .

by the comprehensiveness of their services. They offer the services most people want at prices most people can afford — a nifty idea, given today’s questionable economic environment.

Employers can win or lose cases that arise when someone is fired on the basis of an unfavorable criminal check, depending upon the circumstances.

So, when reputable companies conduct such searches, they need to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which requires an employer to get someone’s written authorization prior to having an outside for-profit entity conduct a background check.

Furthermore, the Act requires employers to tell an unsuccessful job seeker or a discharged employee that the unfavorable report is the reason for the adverse action and to inform the individual of the name and address of the entity furnishing the report.

As most employers already know, this is simply a part of conducting legally defensible background research for job purposes; those who are still unsure about the process are strongly advised to check with a reputable company before putting themselves on the line.

Many services use misleading claims regarding their Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance, creating serious legal risks for employers who use them. SentryLink, on the other hand, is a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners and of the Better Business Bureau.

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