It is a good idea for any business that is going to hire employees to carefully complete a pre-employment screening including a
background check. Failure to do so can put the other employees at risk. It can also lead to theft and other crimes against the business. In some instances the employer can be held liable for the damages to the business and the insurance company doesn't have to pay if a background check was not conducted. The employer may also find themselves at the center of a lawsuit filed by other employees as a result of what has taken place.
A background check needs to be much deeper than calling the references on the job application and verifying work skills with previous employers. In light of the number of incidents relating to workplace violence on the rise as many as 90% of businesses are not
conducting background checks. They require the applicant to sign a waiver authorizing them to conduct the background check. The job offer is contingent on the results of that background check coming back satisfactorily.
There are limits to what you can access with a background check. While the specifics vary by state the most common items include verifying a social security number, verifying a valid driver's license, checking the person's credit report, verifying academic accomplishments, and investigating their criminal history.
Background checks can be time consuming but they often cut down on the risk of incidents happening at work. They help weed out those employees that are going to cost you money in the long run by not working as you though they would or engaging in illegal activities in your place of business. You owe it to your business and to your other employees to offer a safe working environment.
Background Checks 
