Candidate Resources
Remedying The Effects of Identity Theft
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you specific rights when you are, or believe that you are, the victim of identity theft. Here is a brief summary of the rights designed to help you recover from identity theft.
Read ArticleView DocumentA Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). Here is a summary of your major rights under the FCRA.
Read ArticleView DocumentNotice to Users of Consumer Reports: Obligations of Users Under the FCRA
All users of consumer reports must comply with all applicable regulations, including regulations promulgated after this notice was first prescribed in 2004.
Read ArticleView DocumentNationwide Criminal Database Sources
List of nationwide criminal database sources available.
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Court fees are charged per name. Alias and maiden names will also incur the court fees listed. Court fees may change at any time. Clients will be notified of any court fee changes.
Read ArticleView DocumentAdverse Action Letter Template
Sample letter template provided to applicants, employees, or volunteers when an organization has not selected or promoted the individual based on information in whole or in part contained in the consumer report.
Read ArticleView DocumentPre-Adverse Action Letter Template
Sample letter template provided to applicants, employees, or volunteers when an organization is considering not selecting or promoting the individual based on information in whole or in part contained in the consumer report.
Read ArticleView DocumentAcknowledgement and Authorization Form
Sample notice provided for acknowledgement and authorization that a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes.
Read ArticleView DocumentConsumer Dispute Request
If believe a report prepared by KnowMyHire contains any inaccurate or incomplete information about you, you are entitled to a re-investigation and may file a dispute with us, at no charge. This document explains the process.
Read ArticleView DocumentDriving Records: Available States, Fees & Turnaround
List of state specific driving records available, such as data available, related fees and turnaround times.
Read ArticleView DocumentConsumers Have The Right To Obtain A Security Freeze
Pursuant to Title III of the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act” (PL No. 115-174), you have a right to place a “security freeze” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization.
Read ArticleView DocumentConsumer Information Privacy Policy
KnowMyHire.com is a consumer reporting agency. This document explains our consumer information privacy policy.
Read ArticleView DocumentCan you help candidates on multiple devices?
Both of our screening platforms work well on mobile devices. Optionally, one of our systems can be set to encourage a candidate to move throughout the screening process with SMS alerts sent to their mobile phone. We'll be happy to show you a demo.
Read ArticleView DocumentWhy do you offer two screening platforms?
We want our clients to have the best solution to fit their needs. We will work with your team to help determine the best platform for your company.
Read ArticleView DocumentI'm not sure what my team needs. Can you help?
Each organization is different. Let's discuss what's best suited to your industry and team. We're happy to review an existing approach and provide knowledgeable guidance on a package that best meets your needs. If your team is screening over 25 candidates per year, we will help you setup a custom package.
Read ArticleView DocumentHow many services do you provide?
Our team has experience providing over 100 types of screening services — ensuring you have access to the best data for your team's decision-making process.
Read ArticleView DocumentHow quickly can you turn around a screening?
Many reports can be processed in minutes. Let's discuss what that means for your organization, so we can help you get the best fit.
Read ArticleView DocumentWhat is the most common issue you find?
This varies by industry and geographic region. Certain fields and locations encounter contant challenges, placing the organization, its employees and customers at the highest risk. Other industries and areas, which generally have the lowest overall risk from applicants, may lull organizations into a false sense of security — inadvertently placing their business at a higher risk because of gaps in the screening process.
Read ArticleView DocumentWhy should my team run a background check?
The hiring process usually involves a lot of your company's resources. Our goal is to help you get the best possible hire with the least possible risk as you build your team. With over 15 years in the screening industry, we've seen a lot of applicants — so we've gotten really good at helping you avoid potential surprises.
Read ArticleView DocumentFair Credit Reporting Act
U.S. Federal Government legislation that was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
Read ArticleView DocumentImportant External Links
A list of important screening-related external links that we believe are beneficial and/or related to compliance.
Read ArticleView DocumentGlossary
A list of terms to enable candidates to better understand our detailed reports.
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