Background checks are a key step to ensuring that the right candidate is hired for the job, but can often take a lot of time and require tedious research to avoid legal trouble. Health Street is here to help companies flawlessly accelerate the background screening process in Oakland. We can perform criminal database checks, DOT background check services, and even check the references or credentials that a candidate claims on a resume.
Register for a background screening in Oakland online or by calling (510) 513-6525. Every individual being screened will receive a waiver electronically, and the background screening will begin automatically once it has been signed. If this is the first time that your company has ordered a background screening through Health Street, then we will also send you an agreement to be signed electronically.
The city of Oakland, CA is a ban-the-box city, eliminating questions about past criminal convictions from employment applications since 2007. Background checks can be performed on applicants once a conditional offer for employment was made if the background check is required by law or needed for the job position.
If an applicant in Oakland is denied a position due to what was found on a criminal background check, the applicant has the right to appeal the employment denial. In addition, the applicant has the right to request a copy of the background check used for their employment denial.
Spencer Young Law is a law firm that serves employers in Oakland, CA. "The California Fair Chance Act, also known as 'Ban the Box,' protects against such discrimination," the law firm says. "Ban the Box prohibits employers from asking about felonies early in the application process as a screening mechanism. It prevents employers from arbitrarily denying employment to people with felony records. It requires (employers) to assess each applicant on their qualifications and to consider the facts underlying any felony conviction on a case-by-case basis."
The law firm states that before an employer can perform a background check on an applicant, a conditional job offer must first be made.
Our criminal background checks for Oakland always begin with a Social Security Number Trace. Select from one of our popular background check packages below.
The Triple Database Package includes screenings for the National Crime Index, Sex Offender Registry, and the Do Not Fly List - Terrorism Registry.
The Platinum Background Package includes everything listed in the Triple Database package, plus Court Record Package (State and/or County level).
The Ultimate Package (Platinum + 10 Panel Drug Test) includes everything listed in the Platinum Package, plus a 10 Panel Drug Test.
Our DOT screening services or resume verification can help you save valuable time and ensure that your candidates meet the requirements for the job.
Beginning at $39, our Resume Verification can be used to check a person's work history, credentials or certifications, and references.
In order to make informed hiring decisions, it's important to see the full picture. Background checks can confirm the information that a candidate has provided you with, or they can reveal criminal activity that may not have been disclosed during the interviewing process. Ordering a background check in Oakland is a critical step to ensuring you maintain a safe workplace for your employees, as well as protect the team morale and reputation of the company.
Unless you're experienced in keeping updated with the background screening laws and regulations of your location, performing a background check by yourself can be risky. Health Street has expertise in this area, and can help you avoid revealing information about your candidate that is not legally permitted in the hiring process. We are committed to helping employers in Oakland protect their businesses and save time hiring the best candidates.
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