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Why do I have an alert on my background check?

Your background check will have an alert when at least one of the screens returned potentially adverse results. These may include criminal records, discrepancies found from credit file data or source records, and more. Type of Screening Serv...

Updated on : 30 Apr 2021

Why do I have a Social Security Number alert?

If you've received an Alert on your Social Security Number trace here is important information for you to know: Was your Social Security number entered correctly? Your Social Security number is listed on your Social Security card. If you...

Updated on : 14 Apr 2021

What can I do if my background check has an alert?

You have several options: Reach out to the organization that ordered the background check. They are responsible for making decisions based on your background check results, not GoodHire. Add more information about the alert to your background ...

Updated on : 29 Apr 2021

How do I add Comments for Context to a background check?

Comments for Context allows you to explain alerts on your background check in your own words. This helps the organization reviewing your results to better understand the unique circumstances surrounding the alert. To add comments to your backgroun...

Updated on : 29 Apr 2021

What is Adverse Action?

Adverse action is a legal process employers must follow if they’re considering not hiring or promoting you, or firing you based on information found in a background check. “Adverse action” is a legal way to define an action that is unfavorable to yo...

Updated on : 28 Apr 2021

How do I dispute something on my background check?

You can file a dispute for each inaccurate alert or record on the background check results. If all of the records are inaccurate due to the same reason, you can simply file one dispute—just be sure to clarify in your explanation that you are disputi...

Updated on : 04 May 2021

Will an alert on my background check prevent me from being hired?

It’s up to the organization running your background check to determine your hiring status. GoodHire does not make employment decisions. If an employer decides not to hire you based on information reported in your background check, you have rights un...

Updated on : 05 May 2021

How do I submit a request to block adverse information resulting from human trafficking?

We accept requests to block adverse information resulting from human trafficking via our online dispute portal. For instructions on how to submit a dispute online, please visit this Help Center article: How do I dispute something on my background c...

Updated on : 29 Sep 2022