Employers use background checks to help make informed hiring decisions and evaluate information relevant to a position. Depending on the employer's needs and applicable laws, screening may include criminal history, employment and education verification, professional credentials, driving records, and other job-related information.
A criminal background check may include searches of county, state, federal, and multi-jurisdictional criminal records sources, depending on the screening package and applicable requirements. The information reported may include certain criminal record information that is legally reportable and can be appropriately matched to the individual being screened.
The reporting period for criminal history information varies depending on applicable federal, state, and local laws, the type of information being reported, and the purpose and location of the screening. Vetting Edge reports information in accordance with applicable legal requirements and reporting restrictions.
Employment screenings may include:
Available screening services may vary based on client requirements, position, jurisdiction, and applicable law.
Background screening may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), as well as applicable state and local laws. Vetting Edge is committed to operating in accordance with applicable requirements governing consumer reporting and background screening. Employers, property managers, and other users of consumer reports also have their own legal responsibilities regarding permissible purpose, disclosures, authorizations, notices, and use of screening information.
When an employer obtains a consumer report for employment purposes, the FCRA generally requires the employer to provide the individual with a clear and conspicuous disclosure and obtain written authorization before requesting the report. Additional state or local requirements may also apply.
Tenant screening is a process used by property managers and landlords to evaluate prospective tenants as part of the rental application process. Depending on the screening requested and the applicable law, it may include information such as credit history, rental history, criminal records, identity information, and other relevant information.
Tenant screening reports may include, depending on the services requested and availability:
Available information may vary based on the screening services selected, data availability, jurisdiction, and applicable law.
Vetting Edge maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect sensitive information. We are committed to protecting personal information and maintaining appropriate information-security practices throughout the screening process.
Vetting Edge is a consumer reporting agency (CRA) and is committed to operating in accordance with applicable requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA establishes requirements for consumer reporting agencies and users of consumer reports, including requirements related to permissible purpose, accuracy, disclosures, authorizations, adverse action, and consumer rights.
Contact Vetting Edge or select "Request information" to discuss your screening needs. Our online screening platform and client portal are currently being finalized, and our team is available to discuss prospective client relationships and screening requirements.
Vetting Edge works with employers, property managers, landlords, and organizations to identify screening solutions appropriate for their needs. Available screening services and packages may vary based on client requirements, jurisdiction, data availability, and applicable law.
Consumers have the right to dispute information in a consumer report that they believe is inaccurate or incomplete. If you receive a background report prepared by Vetting Edge And believe information in the report is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us for information about the dispute process.
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