Employers want to hire the best candidates for a job. Employees wish to receive fair consideration for a position, and some might worry about how a prospective employer in Minnesota handles background checks. The law guides the performance of background checks, and...
Depending on the type of job you’re applying for in Minnesota, you might have to undergo a background check. Receiving incorrect information on the check can be jarring. These tips can help you deal with such a situation. What are the most common mistakes found in...
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) helps people want to avoid problems with their credit reports. The FCRA's rules stipulate that information on the report is accurate and kept private. Not everyone realizes how expansive the FCRA's rules are. A Minnesota job seeker...
In Minnesota and across the nation, just about every endeavor requires some form of a background check. This is often perceived as an attempt on the part of an employer, a landlord or an institution to ensure that people to whom they rent a property, hire or admit are...
Minnesota citizens who are looking to get hired for a job may need to undergo a background check or report. This information helps a potential employer to understand a person's employment history, education, financial history, medical history and even their criminal...
Though hiring has slowed during the economic downturn of the coronavirus pandemic, businesses are gradually reopening in some places. More than ever, businesses and governments will rely on background checks as an important component of their hiring, promotion and...
For those who have never gotten convicted of a felony, the question on a job or rental application asking about criminal background checks rarely gets a second glance. These people assume that the background check won't pose any issue to securing a new home....
Getting a job has never been more complicated than it is now. Potential employers want to review your credit, your work history, your social media pages and even your criminal background. In addition to a resume, cover letter, references from professional...
