Employer Reference
Description: The job reference check is designed to verify the accuracy of the information that the subject supplied on his/her application such as past employer references.
Data Sources: Previous Employer of the subject
Information reported: The information obtained after checking job references varies depending on the employer but typically includes dates of employment, reason for departure, eligibility for rehire, any warnings or reprimands issued, position held and more.
Turnaround Time: Checking employee references takes an average of 1 – 3 business days.
Character Reference
Description: This search is conducted in person by trained investigators. The investigator checks the character reference letters that are provided by the subject in his/her application.
Data Sources: Person/Institution named in the character reference letter.
Information reported: The information obtained varies depending on the reference, but typically includes the nature of the acquaintance, how long they have known the subject, their knowledge of the subject’s work habits, their knowledge of the subject’s character including responsibility, timeliness, integrity, habits, demeanor, etc…
Turnaround Time: The turn around time for this search averages 1 – 3 business days.
Workers’ Compensation Records
Description: The worker’s compensation claims check is designed to protect the employer against a potential fraudulent employee. The investigator checks the subject’s compensation settlement records in his previous organizations.
Data Sources: Previous employers
Information reported: The information obtained varies depending on the previous employer but contains information that typically includes the kind and severity of on-the-job injury and the amount claimed from the insurance company.
Turnaround Time: The turn around time for this check averages 1-3 business days.