Background Checks

November 18, 2025

More organizations are choosing Atlantic Employee Screening for reliable support, white-glove service and same-day to next-day turnaround times. more

April 7, 2025

Paylocity expands integration options by adding Atlantic Employee Screening, giving clients a trusted, flexible solution for background checks. more

February 11, 2025

In a significant shift, the Trump administration has effectively halted operations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), raising questions about the future of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) enforcement and its impact on background... more

January 3, 2025

Atlantic Employee Screening, a trusted leader in background screening services, proudly announces its exceptional performance in G2’s Winter 2025 Reports. The company earned the #1 ranking in multiple categories and an impressive total of 48... more

December 20, 2024

Atlantic Employee Screening proudly announces its recognition as the Service Provider of the Year by the Palm Beach County Society for Human Resource Management (PBC SHRM). This prestigious award highlights the company’s 27 years of... more

October 28, 2024

Setting the Standard for Accuracy and Client Protection

A recent news article published on HRDive highlighted the settlement between TransUnion and a job applicant, raising serious concerns about the reliability of background check providers. In this case, the plaintiff seeking a delivery driver... more

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July 12, 2024

The Importance of Disclosures in 2024

Background checks are essential for employers to make informed hiring decisions. However, to protect candidates' privacy and rights, it is crucial to follow legal requirements for disclosure and authorization. Employers must inform candidates about the... more

Atlantic Employee Screening

April 17, 2024

Balancing the Scales: The Value of Human Oversight in AI-Driven Background Screenings

Recent challenges with AI-conducted background screenings highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of leveraging technology for such sensitive processes. Notably, companies like Instant Checkmate and TruthFinder were fined $5.8 million for violating the Fair Credit... more

December 27, 2023

What’s Next in 2024?

2023 has been a year of surprising amendments, the changing identity of HR, plus a shift from candidate-forward choice to one that relies more on the employer. Of course, that has everyone thinking: what could... more

May 19, 2023

Avoiding the Most Common Hiring Mistakes

In what experts call the "Big Stay," it's important as ever to hire individuals with the skills you are looking for: they're likely looking to stick around for a while! According to business.com, the Department... more