At NCS, we are always looking for ways to improve our service and maximize customer satisfaction. We want to make sure the search process is equally useful and rewarding for new clients as it is for clients who’ve been with us for over a decade. To this end, we are excited to announce a few […]
Why Choose National Crime Search?
We know there are many companies to choose from when it comes to pre-employment screening. Here are 10 reasons why you should choose National Crime Search: 12 years of providing full-service background screening to more than 16,000 customers nationwide. Accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Only a small percentage of background screening companies […]
California Redacts Dates of Birth
On Sept. 1, 2021, the California Supreme Court denied the request to review an existing court rule prohibiting clerks from searching for records that match a date of birth. (The same rule similarly prohibits use of driver’s license number or social security number.) This denial means we will continue to see courts in California redacting the […]
NCS Achieves PBSA Re-Accreditation
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announces that National Crime Search has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited. Since its inception, PBSA has maintained that there is a strong need for a singular, cohesive industry standard and, therefore, created the […]
Maine Joins States Adopting Ban-the-Box Law
Maine is the latest state to follow the nationwide “Ban-the-Box” trend that prohibits employers from inquiring about criminal history on an initial employee application form. LD 1167 (HP 845) takes effect on Oct. 18, 2021. The law also prohibits an employer from otherwise specifying prior to determining a person is qualified for the position that […]
Louisiana Adopts New Landlord Law
Louisiana has enacted a new law that states a landlord is not allowed to require an application fee unless the landlord has given a written notice including the following: The application fee. Whether or not the landlord considers credit scores, employment history, criminal history, or eviction records. The applicant is allowed to submit a statement to […]
NCS Cheers on Gabe Fink at Motocross Championship
What do Loretta Lynn, motocross, and NCS have in common? For 40 years Loretta Lynn, one of the most famous country music stars in the business, has hosted the premier amateur national motocross championship at her ranch in Tennessee. This year, NCS was there to cheer on the riders and show our support. For the […]
NCS Makes Background Screening Easy
Background checks can be confusing if you’re not sure how to approach them. NCS can offer some best practices to make the process easier. We often hear people say, “why should I do a background check on my employees? I already know all of them.“ Well, many employers have been surprised and by then it’s […]
New York Legalization of Marijuana Changes Drug Testing
Effective March 31, 2021, those aged 21 years and older can possess and use limited amounts of marijuana in New York. The new law amends §201-d(2) of the Labor Code prohibiting discrimination against employees who use marijuana during non-work hours off the employer’s property and not using the employers equipment or other property. This laws means […]
Illinois Tightens Usage of Employee Background Checks
On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 1480 into law, which added a new section to the Illinois Human Rights Act that restricts employers’ ability to rely on conviction records when making employment decisions. The new section is effective immediately and prohibits use of a conviction record as the basis for an […]