Background Check
A pre-employment screening process used to verify candidate information or review relevant records.
References
- FTC using consumer reports: what employers need to know
Federal Trade Commission
Official employer guidance for background reports and consumer-report obligations.
FAQs
- When does background check software matter most?
- It matters when teams need consistent consent, screening status, candidate communication, documentation, and integrations with hiring workflows.
- When should background check software connect to an ATS?
- It should connect when recruiters need to order checks, track status, receive compliant results, and keep candidate records aligned without duplicate manual entry.
Related Terms
HR Compliance
The controls and processes used to manage HR obligations, records, policies, and risk signals.
Offer Letter
A document that communicates key terms of an employment offer to a selected candidate.
Employee Onboarding
The process of preparing a new hire for work through tasks, forms, access, training, and introductions.
Related Items
Checkr
Checkr is an employment background screening platform covering background checks, identity verification, employment verification, compliance tools, APIs, and analytics.
First Advantage
First Advantage provides background screening and identity verification solutions across the employment lifecycle, including background checks, criminal background checks, drug and occupational health screening, identity solutions, verification solutions, international checks, onboarding support, and compliance-oriented services.
Sterling
Sterling, now presented as a First Advantage company, provides background check and identity services including criminal background checks, identity fraud mitigation, drug screening, verifications, and post-hire monitoring.
Workable
Workable is an all-in-one HR platform covering candidate sourcing, applicant tracking, hiring workflows, employee data management, time tracking, payroll reporting, AI assistance, and integrations.