Overview of the Intellicorp Background Check
Purpose and Scope
An Intellicorp background check is implemented to help organizations make sound hiring decisions, providing insights into a candidate’s past history.
In general, the scope of these checks may vary depending on what the employment requirement of the given position entails but generally comprises the following crucial items:
Criminal History. Checks criminal records in national, state, and local databases for any associated with the candidate. This may include convictions, arrests, warrants, and sex offender registry information, giving a broad perspective of an applicant’s legal background.
Employment History Verification. Verifies employment history provided by the candidate. It helps in verifying the work experience of the applicant, including positions held, dates, and reasons for leaving previous jobs.
Education Verification. Verifies the authenticity of the educational qualifications claimed by the applicant. The verification process cross-checks certificates, degrees, and the applicant’s degree before leaving their school.
Credit History. Under jobs that require a high level of financial responsibility, an applicant’s credit history may be made available to see how reliable and responsible the candidate will be in terms of finance. This is based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and may be reserved for roles directly involving money, budget, or financial affairs.
Driving Records. For jobs requiring driving, a check on the driving records of an applicant may be undertaken to monitor for any violations, suspensions, or any indications of driving behavior that might interfere with his or her performance of duties.
IntelliCorp Background Check Status
Submission and Initial Processing
Status: Submitted/Initiation
Description: The background check request has been successfully submitted by the employer, and Intellicorp has initiated the process. This includes collecting the necessary consent and personal information from the candidate.
Action: No further action needed from the candidate unless additional information or consent is requested.
Actively Investigated
Status: In Progress
Description: Intellicorp has commenced the investigations of the background check. As part of this process, all the due diligences in regards to verifying employment records, educational records, criminal records, etc., are carried out.
Action: A candidate might need to provide their details in case an additional procedure is carried out if asked by Intellicorp.
Additional Information Required
Status: Additional Information Needed
Description: Intellicorp needs to have more information or documentation from the candidate for some checks. These may occur when there are discrepancies or if certain verification efforts are deemed inconclusive.
Action: The candidate should respond promptly with the information demanded by Intellicorp to avoid delays in the background check process.
Analysis and Review
Status: Under Review
Description: All necessary information has been collected, and the background check has been done in the final analysis. This step manages the preparation of a general report to show that no mistakes were missed.
Action: Wait for notification from Intellicorp or the employer. No direct action is usually demanded of the candidate during this phase.
Completed
Status: Completed
Description: Now, the background check is finalized, and a report appears. The status can also show if the check cleared or there are points that need to be solved.
Action: The candidate awaits the employer’s report, communication about the same, and in case there are any discrepancies or negative findings, the candidate might be allowed to have some explanation to these inconsistencies.
How Long Does IntelliCorp Background Check Take
Typical Duration. The duration it takes for Intellicorp to do a background check usually fluctuates from a few days to a couple of weeks. The various contributing factors to this wide variation of time include:
Complexity of Check. Simple checks might be processed within a week or two, but more complex checks—those ranging beyond a state or multiple states—are sometimes done in weeks.
Type of Information Being Verified. Different types of verifications take different amounts of time. For instance, criminal history checks will be quicker than employing verification of educational credentials, say, or employment history, mainly when these later involve calling companies that are slow to respond.
Jurisdictional Differences. The time taken in accessing public records varies from state to state. While in some areas, records are available electronically, other regions may require manual records retrieval, which sometimes delays the report from being sent.
Correctness of Information Provided. In case the applicant provides information that is incorrect or incomplete, further time may be required to investigate the matter or amend the data.
IntelliCorp Background Check Lawsuit
False Positive Reporting
Another most common reason for litigations against this type of company regarding inaccurate reporting goes hand in hand with false positive reporting. The background check may be filled with errors like incorrect criminal records, employment history, or education details. The inaccuracies may deny an employment opportunity to a job applicant, therefore prompting him or her to seek legal action.
Inaccurate Reporting or False Positive Reporting
The only place where the lawsuits against background check companies are common is the inaccuracy of reporting. This takes place when errors like incorrect criminal records, work history, or education details appear on the report. The inaccuracies sometimes mean that an applicant loses employment opportunities, hence forcing the parties involved to pursue legal action.
Non-Compliance with FCRA
Background check companies have a lot of compliance issues in relation to FCRA. The FCRA mandates that people authorized to perform the necessary checks must obtain consent from the individual being checked, provide the individual with a copy of the report if they demand it, and also make sure that the dispute section in the report is accessible by the individual being checked. Failure to comply with these and other FCRA requirements can lead to lawsuits.
Privacy Issues
Background check companies have also to be extra careful with the privacies of the subjects. Personal information may have been misused, data may not have been secured, or access to information could have been granted without required authorization. This case may attract privacy violation lawsuits.
Potential Legal Outcomes
Settlements. Most of the lawsuits against background check providers can be settled out of court. The settlements may include recompense for affected individuals and companies agree to change their practices.
Court Rulings. For cases that go to trial, court rulings may order financial compensation against the companies while also mandating changes to their operations to avoid further violations.
Regulatory Actions. In addition, background check companies might be subjected to fines or restrictions in their operation as regulators’ action for failing to comply with laws governing consumer reporting and data privacy.
If you are facing issues concerning a background check or believe your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have been violated, our law firm is prepared to help. With a wealth of experience and expertise in consumer rights and FCRA litigation, we have the expertise to fight for you, clean up mistakes, and pursue all available legal remedies. Don’t let errors on your background check hold you back from your employment opportunities or cause harm to your reputation. Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step towards resolving your background check issues.
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