Reference Services, Inc is happy to announce a new partnership with UKG that paves the way for integrating with their UKG Pro (UltiPro) and UKG Ready* platforms. The RSI integration with UKG Pro is specifically for their Recruiting Gateway module, which is typically included if the client has the Talent Management Module as part of…

The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that Reference Services, Inc. has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Organization Accreditation Program (BSOAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited.

As a CRA, we understand the importance of turning around criminal reports in a timely manner. However it’s also important for the employer to understand what can cause delays. Working together to achieve the best turn-around time (TAT) possible and getting applicants hired is of the utmost importance.

The term Adverse Action is explained in Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act as all business, credit and employment actions affecting consumers that can be considered to have a negative impact. What is an Adverse Action letter? With respect to background checks, an Adverse Action letter is a written notice required by federal…

As most of you know, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, an employer who wishes to obtain a consumer report or “background check” for a job applicant or current employee must provide a “clear and conspicuous disclosure” to the individual in order to receive written authorization from them before obtaining the report.

Professional Background Screening firms like Reference Services, Inc (RSI) operate in a controlled, regulated and transparent process in order to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires RSI to following strict reporting standards and state laws. Our primary responsibility is to protect the consumer by assuring maximum accuracy in our reports…

RSI offers a intuitive interface, powered by robust county and jurisdictional-level court data, enabling you to efficiently evaluate reported criminal activity related to your employees.

Professional Background Screening firms like Reference Services, Inc (RSI) operate in a controlled, regulated and transparent process in order to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires RSI to following strict reporting standards and state laws. Our primary responsibility is to protect the consumer by assuring maximum accuracy in our reports…

Turnaround time — also referred to as TAT — refers to the length of time it takes for a background check to be completed. In the background screening industry, the general industry average TAT is three to five days for a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) to deliver results to the end user. At Reference Services,…