Texas Private Investigator
Houston Background Investigations
Workplace
Background Investigations: John McMahon &
Associates, LLC has over a quarter century of
experience conducting quality background investigations for attorneys,
corporations, and insurers. The company has access to numerous criminal
databases and subscribes to over a dozen commercial record databases,
to better serve our client's investigation needs. We are experts at
identifying the jurisdictions that need to be
searched, and bringing all the data into a concise investigation report
that enables you to make the right choice regarding employment
matters. When you need the truth we can find it.
Criminal Records:
Conducting a
basic criminal record check is an absolute necessity. This not only
protects the company from unnecessary exposure to theft and fraud, but
also protects other employees from the potential threat of workplace
violence
and/or harassment.
Litigation Background
Investigations: Work
related injury and discrimination lawsuits cost U.S. employers billions
of dollars each year. Employers can proactively protect themselves by
identifying high risk applicants who frequently file such lawsuits.
A thorough civil
background investigation may turn up shady business
dealing, or a pattern of filing exaggerated or bogus lawsuits for
financial gain.
Employment References:
Employment reference checks are an effective means of verifying a
potential employee's application or resume/curriculum vitae. The
process allows the company to hire an individual that is well suited
for the specific job and workplace.
Education Verification:
It is imperative for employers to confirm whether an applicant has
graduated from high school, obtained a GED, completed technical
training, or obtained a college degree. This allows the employer to
better hire the candidate with the skills and aptitude for a given
position.
Personal References:
Personal
references seldom amount to more than a list of friends or neighbors
who speak well of the applicant. A competent investigator can structure
polite concise questions that may reveal undisclosed gaps in
employment, exaggerated educational experience, or exaggerated
credentials. Do not underestimate the value of effective personal
reference verification.
Identity
Verification:
With identity theft on the rise it is imperative that employers know
who they are hiring. A routine database search can prevent costly
delays associated with the hiring of employees. The Department of
Homeland Security recently implemented the No-Match Rule to assist
employers in dealing with identity inaccuracies. While the No-Match
Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation with the ACLU and others; it
is undoubtedly a template for future efforts to curtail identity theft
abuse
in the workplace. Get ahead of the curve and implement a cost effective
method of verifying the true identify of all your employees.
Driving Records:
Employers should routinely check the driving records of applicants who
will drive company vehicles or operate heavy machinery. A driver's
record is an extremely cost effective search, and can greatly reduce
the employers risk with regard to transportation related incidents and
accidents.
Military Records:
Most
applicants and employers are unaware that military records can be
verified. Likewise most applicants wrongly assume that their claims of
military experience will not be checked for accuracy. If you suspect
that an applicant may be misrepresenting his or her military record, or
discharge status, you owe it to your company to do a thorough military
background check.
Professional License
Verification:
Government authorities with oversight of professional licensees
generally maintain records with regard to education, investigations,
and disciplinary matters. The multitude of licenses and controlling
agencies can make it nearly impossible for a small to mid-size employer
to verify all the different types of licenses and credentials claimed
by employees. We are able to efficiently verify the license, and check
for any disciplinary actions, suspensions or revocations.
Financial Background:
An applicant's financial background is an excellent indicator of his or
her potential as an employee. Credit scores, bankruptcy records, liens,
judgments, civil lawsuits and equity to debt analysis may be included
in the investigative report.
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