Criminal Background Checks Q&A

Which of my employees can I submit for screening for no additional charge?

All newly hired and recently promoted Supervisors and Managers.

Can I screen them before I hire or promote them?

Absolutely!

Can I have others screened?  Can I have other applicants apply for background checks?

Yes, however, there will be a $20. fee for all non supervisor/managers.

Will I be billed?

There is no charge for newly hired and recently promoted managers/supervisors. If you purchase other services through the vendor you will be billed separately.

What background checks are included?

Social Security number trace, Criminal Court Records, and 50 state Sex offender search.

Are there other services background checks the vendor provides?

Yes, they include driving records, employee credit reports, reference verifications, civil searches, form I-9 Services as well as Alcohol and Drug screening or Occupational Health Screening Services. Click for more information.

What are the benefits?

Secure web based system delivers exacting reports, rapidly, at anytime, anywhere, so you can hire the best candidates as soon as possible.

Is this a legally compliant program?  Am I invading privacy? Do I need the employee's permission?

Yes.  Abso is in complete compliance with State & Federal Rules and Regulations that govern the screening process.  To insure we are in complete compliance, Abso actively monitors consumer protection and privacy legislation.  Abso also provides a consent release form to the potential employee.

Why is there a separate Abso application?

Due to the Privacy Act, the Insurance Company is not allowed to view the information supplied by the source.

Is the information confidential?

The information is confidential and compliant with Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACT Act).

Why is my banking information necessary to have a Criminal Background Check completed?

To verify that you are a legitimate company by checking to see that you have a legitimate business account number.

How do I sign up?

See Sign Up below.

Benefits of Membership:

EPRMA membership entitles you to free criminal background checks for newly hired or promoted supervisors or managers. You may also have the benefit of reduced prices on many of the outstanding services provided by this leader in employers services

The Criminal Background Screening package will include a Social Security Number Trace and Address History Search, Seven year County Criminal Court Search, Multi-State/Multi-Jurisdiction Criminal Record Locator search, 50 State Sex Offender Search. All information returned to the end user, as well as all sources for this information meet the guidelines set forth under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state laws pertaining to consumer reports. For more information on each of the services in the package click here.

DETAILED REPORTS:

• Social Security Number Trace
  
• Criminal Court Records
• Sex Offender Search
  

SIGN UP:

In order to take advantage of this benefit you must complete a separate application. Due to confidentiality requirements you will deal directly with ABSO when you choose to exercise this benefit. To review all of ABSO's Services Please click here. ABSO

• ABSO Fax Cover letter
• ABSO Application

If you have more questions please call Sally Niehoff at 877-288-9838 Pin # 0946 or email Sally.

 

Membership has benefits; EPRMA provides the tools necessary to protect you and your employees.