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Corra Group Expands Background Checks for Entertainment and Media Industry

Our new press release… Corra Group has expanded its services to the entertainment and media industry. With its headquarters based in the Hollywood area, the background screening company has received requests from local and regional film, television and advertising concerns for a variety of background checks. “I worked in the entertainment industry,” said Gordon Basichis, […]

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Things to Consider when Ordering Criminal Database Searches for Background Checks

There are a number of employers who rely almost solely on criminal database searches as background checks for their employment screening services.  This is not a great idea.   There are definite advantages to database searches, as they can provide  employers with a quick review of their candidates.    In general, criminal database searches return […]

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Background Checks and Jurors

Jury duty is a funny thing.  Some people love it and feel they are fulfilling a public service.  Other folks will do whatever they can to avoid it.   And then some claim it is really not fair to haul someone out of work, someone who is not receiving compensation for jury duty, while there are so […]

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Background Checks for Colorado Medical Marijuana Workers

Colorado owners of  medical marijuana dispensaries and their vendors will now undergo background checks.    According to The Republic, the bill goes into effect July 1st, 2011. The state Department of Revenue began issuing licenses Thursday for people who work in marijuana shops.  Employees will have to be licensed to show that they meet residency […]