Investigation Employee Background | Employee Background Investigations |
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Negligent hiring lawsuits are on the rise. If an employee's actions hurt someone, the employer may be liable. The threat of liability gives employers reason to be cautious in checking an applicant's past. An employers bad hiring decision can have a negative effect on a company's budget and reputation as well as ruin the career of the hiring official. Employers need to use caution in checking criminal records. Pre-employment screening information offered to the public by web-based information brokers is not always accurate or up to date.
Merrill's Investigations helps you get to know potential employees, business partners, and vendors before you add them to your organization. Merrill's Investigations offers our clients fast, affordable, access to basic background investigations including criminal and driving records, credit reports, and social security number searches. Our screening services will analyze the information so you'll understand what it means to you and your company. Our in-depth background screening methods assure that you'll make the right employment or business addition to your organization every time. |
Often a potential employer will contact an applicant's past employers.
Former employers often do not say say anything about the prospective
employee's performance. Most employers have a policy to only confirm
dates of employment, final salary, and other limited information.