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BIRS Software Enhancements
With the Background Information Reporting System (BIRS) software update implementation on July 29, it added a few additional features:
Password Changes - This will allow you to change your password when prompted every 90 days. You will need to set up a security answer and question. We suggest you do this right away so that it won't hold up future requests when logging on. Also note, after three failed attempts of trying to log on, you will be locked out of your account. Please contact us to have your account unlocked.
Viewing Results - This new feature allows you to click on the plus sign to the left of the applicant and preview the information without printing it. You will also be able to select the folder on the right and move it to the archives.
Save as Draft -This option allows you to save the information you have entered and return later to complete. This may be one of everyone's new favorite features; no more losing data you already entered.
Case Study (Credit)
Effective July 1, 2013, Colorado was the 9th state to restrict an employer's right to use credit reports in employment decisions. Colorado joined California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington in enacting legislation to restrict employer's ability to use credit information in employment. Additional states have similar pending legislation.
Exceptions for Colorado
For those who are entitled to a credit report or may only request and use a credit report if it is "substantially-related to the position" being filled. If a credit report is obtained under the substantially-related use, then the employer must provide to the applicant/employee a notice that a credit report will be obtained. A special notice is not required for employers of banks, financial institutions or those required by law to obtain credit reports.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has indicated that it will be stepping up its efforts to remove likely barriers of employment, including the use of credit information in employment. Given these changes, all employers should be aware of their policies, in this respect, and keep up-to-date on changes in this area. Our current clients have taken additional steps to review policies and job descriptions; making necessary changes to comply with requesting credit reports for an employment purpose.
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FCRA Basic Certification
Eide Bailly's Megan Bowar, Forensic Paraprofessional, has completed and passed the National Association of Professional Background Screener FCRA Basic Certification course and exam. This certification is an important step in assuring clients that reports are accurate and in compliance with FCRA guidelines as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). |
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New Pricing Reminder
The new pricing takes effect for the September 2013 billing cycle.
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Packages |
Focus |
Fees | |
Low-Risk Employees Package
Low-Risk employees include those individuals in entry-level positions. Employees included in this search are those who do not require a valid driver's license or clean driving record for insurance purposes. |
- Social Security Number
Verification
- Statewide or County Criminal
Record
- Bankruptcy Records
- National Sex Offender
Search
- Health and Human Services
Office of Inspect Gen. Search
- Office of Foreign Assets
Control Search
(Excluded Parties List
System - terrorist list) |
$50* | |
Mid-Risk Employees Package
Mid-Risk employees include those individuals with an opportunity to impact the company. These individuals will likely need a driver's license and good driving record for employment. They may also need education and/or employment history to meet position requirements. |
The following are in addition to the low-risk package:
- Driver's License Records
(3 years)
- Education Verification (2 max)
- Previous Employer (2 max)
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$90* | |
Management and Upper Level Employees Package
These employees generally have a great deal of responsibility within the company. In addition to driving, education and employment records, this position may also require further verification of references and credentials. |
The following are in addition to the low-risk package:
- Driver's License Records
(3 years)
- Education Verification (2 max)
- Previous Employer (2 max)
- Reference Verification (2 max)
- Credential Verification (2 max) |
$130* | |
Quantity Discounts (Quantity discounts may vary with package provided)
10+ backgrounds per month 10%
*prices may vary by state |
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