Available Services
NATIONAL CREDIT BUREAU
CREDIT RISK SCORE AND SCREENING SUMMARY
Employee Reports generates easy-to-read reports that give you crucial information from one or more major credit bureaus in seconds. Employee credit reports provide:
- Previous address and employer information
- Employee credit history including outstanding debts and collection accounts
- Open loans and third party inquiries
Each month, we execute thousands of automated decisions and process thousands of report transactions. An employment credit check assists you in staffing positions with access to financial transactions or information.
No one has a better understanding of data management and has reliable and accurate tools to help you make decisions than Employee Reports.
CRIMINAL RECORD INVESTIGATION
Avoid the risk of hiring potentially dangerous or dishonest employees. Using both direct jurisdictional courthouse and database criminal records, Employee Reports criminal record investigation unlocks the information you need, including:
- Multi-State and National Sex Offender Registry
- Instant Statewide and National Criminal Reports
- State-by-State, Multi-county in-person Criminal Reports
- U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- AKA's and aliases found through an SSN Trace
Our search options include the National Sex Offender Registry, Instant Statewide Criminal Reports, OFAC Terror Search and Multi-County Criminal Reports researched by Employee Report's own investigators in-person at county courthouses. Results include notification when a potential hire was arrested and/or convicted for a felony or misdemeanor, driving offenses, possession of controlled substances, deceptive practices or fraud and firearms violations, etc.
Employee Reports criminal searches are supported by advanced technology and unsurpassed customer service. Most criminal records originate at the county court. These criminal records require a physical visit to the court to conduct the criminal search since many of these criminal records are not available electronically. We report all felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, and driving records, if requested. Open arrest warrants and open cases are also reported.
DRIVING RECORDS
Applicants' driving records are obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles in states where applicants have lived or worked. The Driving Record Report includes verification of driving privilege status and driving history.
THE DRIVING RECORD REPORT INCLUDES:
- License issuing state
- Date of birth
- Address at time of issuance
- License number
- Expiration date
- Class status
- Violations
Depending on state restrictions, complete detail for up to seven years of history will be provided. All violations found will be included on the report with history, convictions, restrictions and points, endorsements, penalties, and fines.
Note: Some states require employers to sign an additional compliance statement before retrieving applicants' driving records.
PUBLIC AND CIVIL RECORD SEARCHES
Identify prospective employees that have a history of financial and legal issues. Using both jurisdictional courthouse and database reports, Employee Reports will provide the information you need, including:
- Reports of civil lawsuits including dates, amounts and lists of plaintiffs
- Disclosure of bankruptcy filings including dates, amounts and available discharge information
- List of liens filed including dates, amounts and discharge dates or settlements
COMPLIANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY SEARCH
Employee Reports' I-9 Compliance services allow employers to quickly and accurately verify a new employee's legal right to work.
Our Social Security Search verifies social security numbers through the Social Security Administration's Employee Verification Services.
A Social Security Number Trace locates the state of issuance, AKA's found, and previous locations of residences. This important step identifies additional jurisdictions for criminal record searches, beyond what the applicant may have provided.
The OFAC (Office of Foreign Asset Control) Search identifies individuals deemed to be a threat to the United States. The OFAC search pulls from the DoT's (Department of Treasury) database, aiding with your due diligence and complying with the Patriot Act.
EMPLOYEE REPORTS VERIFICATION
Employee Reports verification specialists provide unbiased verification of income and employment history in accordance with your established acceptance guidelines. Inquiries are made via telephone whenever possible rather than postal mail, to provide the fastest, most accurate information available.
Our employment verification reports are supported by advanced technology and personalized customer service. Our reports allow you to analyze employment records and provide clear accept/decline guidelines based on company policy. Former supervisors are contacted when possible to obtain the applicant's job performance comments. Combine these with comments from Human Resources or Payroll, and you will have a much clearer picture of the applicant.
Employee Reports verifications provide hire dates, salary, positions held, and whether the applicant meets the rehiring requirements.
DRUG TESTING
Employee Reports offers a range of drug screening options. The drug screenings include a urine drug test (most common), oral fluid, and hair testing. All positive results are reviewed by a medical review officer before results are issued. Employee Reports understands that employment drug screening needs may vary greatly from company to company. We will work to comply with your company requirements.
Experts agree that pre-employment drug testing helps companies control turnover, reduce absenteeism and maintain work accuracy, quality, and productivity. Drug testing has been shown to lower accident and injury incidents, leading to lower worker's compensation claims and lower insurance premiums. Finally, drug testing assists in discouraging incidents of theft and other criminal activity in the workplace.
How do I request a copy of my resident screening reports?
If you have submitted a rental application that was processed by Screening Reports, Inc., you may request a copy of your resident screening report by any of the below-listed options:
- If you choose the option of mail, we will need a written request, including your full name, date of birth, the last 4 digits of your social security number, and your most recent address.
| Mail: | Screening Reports, Inc. 220 Gerry Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 |
| Telephone: | (866) 389-4042 |
Please note, Screening Reports, Inc. is only able to provide file disclosures for individuals who have submitted rental applications through one of our rental housing clients. Screening Reports, Inc. does not otherwise have files on individuals.
What is included in a resident screening report?
Although specific requirements vary by management company or landlord, a resident screening report may include information about your credit, criminal and rental housing history as well as verification of your employment or income source(s). Most background reports will include information from your credit history including your previous addresses and whether you have a pattern of consistent payments to creditors.
How can I file a complaint or dispute information that appears in my resident screening report?
If you have applied for housing with a community that utilizes Screening Reports, Inc. you can dispute the completeness or accuracy of any item of information in that file we will conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate. If, after such a reinvestigation the disputed item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or cannot be verified, we will promptly delete that item of information from the file, notified all communities that utilized the report, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation.
We want to resolve your questions and concerns, so we are happy to help you dispute information that you believe has been reported in error. To make a dispute or to file a complaint with Screening Reports, Inc., please contact us through the button below.
CONTACT USHow can I file a complaint with the federal trade commission?
To file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or to report fraud, identity theft, or an unfair business practice, visit ftc.gov/complaint, click on the FTC Complaint Assistant icon, and answer the questions.
What does FCRA mean?
FCRA stands for Fair Credit Reporting Act, a Federal law protecting the rights of consumers regarding the accuracy, fairness and privacy of information reported by consumer reporting agencies. Click here for a pdf of the Fair Credit Reporting Act from the Federal Trade Commission website.
Why is my property manager or landlord asking for proof of employment or income?
Much like a mortgage payment, your rent is likely to be one of your highest expenses each month. Your property manager or landlord is verifying that you have the ability to meet this obligation on a consistent basis before allowing you to occupy their property. A general rule of thumb is that rent should be between 30 to 40% of your gross income, however this may vary in different parts of the country.
Why is my property manager or landlord asking for proof of employment or income?
Much like a mortgage payment, your rent is likely to be one of your highest expenses each month. Your property manager or landlord is verifying that you have the ability to meet this obligation on a consistent basis before allowing you to occupy their property. A general rule of thumb is that rent should be between 30 to 40% of your gross income, however this may vary in different parts of the country.