About ESR

WHY CHOOSE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING RESOURCES?

Because we offer you so much more!

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) is the subject matter expert on employment screening and literally the firm that wrote the book on online background checks! See »»

As your safe hiring partner, ESR offers a professional service with high-touch professional customer service, as opposed to firms that are just low cost data vendors or mega firms where you are just another number.  ESR does not take short-cuts such as sending applicant data off shore to India, using home operators, or relying upon cheap and inaccurate databases instead of REAL background checks.  ESR is the leader and provider of choice for online pre-employment screening services for firms of all sizes across numerous industries.

• ESR specializes in consulting with employers and Human Resources and Security professionals. We are your hiring partners, not just a data service.
• ESR provides employment screening experts to assist an employer in answering questions and reviewing reports
• ESR has its own in-house legal staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws.*
• ESR offers state of the art Internet technology to deliver pre-employment background reports directly to your computer with the click of a mouse. Know the status of your reports 24-hours a day.  ESR was one of the first firms in the screening industry to have a 24/7 online solution for employers in 1999. 
• ESR sets-up the entire program and provides all necessary forms.
• ESR provides LIVE TRAINING
• ESR specializes in criminal and civil court records nationwide, driving records, credit checks, social security traces, employment references, educational verifications, drug tests, and more.
• ESR provides FAST TURNAROUND times with ACCURATE reports that highlight, summarize, and explain the information reported.
• ESR utilizes HR-XML technology to create seamless integrations with any software system

ESR is the choice of companies who want uncompromising quality, experience, and expertise. For about the same cost charged by data vendors or mega firms where you are just another number, employers can receive personalized professional services with state of the art technology from ESR.
 
ESR only does one thing – pre-employment screening background checks.  ESR is not an Internet marketing firm in disguise, not a branch of a foreign owned company, and not a firm that dabbles in employment screening as a side business. We are the employment screening experts. Period. 

See the ESR Advantage – make sure you get the real thing when choosing a background film and not some "knock-off" that does not give you the protection your workplace needs »»

NOTE: ESR does not offer services to employers in Nevada. For Nevada firm, ESR will be pleased to make referral to a firm that is licensed by the State.
NOTE:* Although ESR has a legal staff to ensure its procedures comply with applicable law, ESR expressly does not offer or give any legal advice to clients. Any information concerning legal compliance, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and/or the use of information for employment purposes is based upon accepted industry and human resources practices. See Important Legal Notice below.

What We Do and Who We Are

ESR is like having your own in-house screening specialists. We make it easy to protect your firm through pre-employment screening background checks.

See the ESR Advantage – 40 reasons that employers should use ESR for their pre-employment background screening »»

We specialize in background screenings. ESR is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and Human Resources consulting firm providing pre-employment screening reports to Employers, Human Resources and Security departments. Our exceptionally qualified staff is dedicated to promoting a safe and profitable workplace through employment pre-screening and credentials verification. ESR combines human resources, public records and legal expertise in providing your company with fast, accurate and cost-effective employment prescreening.

We understand that companies need a program that fits seamlessly into their hiring practices. Our focus is in working with Human Resources and Security Departments. Unlike other firms, ESR is not just a data gathering service providing computer printouts or raw data. Our reports make the information easy to understand. We look for "red flags" that may concern an employer. We provide human resources policy notes where applicable based upon industry standards. Because the applicants we screen may become your trusted employees, the process is designed to respect applicant privacy.

Furthermore, ESR has a full time legal staff to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Although ESR does not give legal services to its clients, ESR does ensure that its processes are in compliance with legal requirements, especially the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and 50 state laws.

CAUTION: Before retaining a screening firm, ask in detail if they have on staff anyone who is familiar with the screening laws in all 50 states. It is not enough that a screening firm has a law firm with which it consults. Labor lawyers are not specialists in compliance with federal screening laws and those laws which are unique to all 50 states.

ESR was started by an experienced law enforcement officer with extensive experience in corporate security and a criminal law attorney. ESR is a division of a California corporation headquartered in the San Francisco area. From this location, ESR can assist employers of all sizes across the United States from Fortune 500 firms to high-tech start-ups. (Note: ESR does not provide services to employers in Nevada due to state regulations.)

The People Behind ESR

Unlike other firms that utilize clerical staff members to retrieve data from computer services, ESR is a professional background firm with a professional staff. Every background specialist at ESR has substantial training, education, and experience in the business world as well as background screening. This means at ESR, we do more for you which is why so many well-managed and cost-conscious firms depend upon ESR to provide the due diligence they need in their hiring program.

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Please Note: All services are strictly limited to the pre-employment stage and require the applicant's written consent under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. ESR is strictly a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) as defined in the FCRA. ESR cannot assist any employer who is concerned about misconduct by a current employee. In that situation, an employer needs to consult with a private investigator and/or an attorney. ESR does not offer legal services, and nothing on the ESR site is intended or offered as legal advice. Any references to legal matters are intended solely to alert employers to possible legal issues so they can consult counsel. ESR does not offer or provide any investigative services of any kind or nature whatsoever. However, for the sole purposes of compliance with California requirements, ESR maintains a Private Investigator's license in California, Private Investigator Number 21580. ESR does not offer Investigative Consumer Reports to employers in the state of Nevada.

Privacy Policy:  ESR is a Consumer Reporting Agency(CRA) that prepared Consumer Reports for authorized employers under he provisions of the the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA),  The ESR Privacy policy is very simple:  ESR only collects applicant data pursuant to written authorization and Disclosure under the FCRA and only disseminates consumer reports to employers as directed in the written authorization  In other words, data is only collected and distributed at the direction and authorization of consumers . Otherwise, the data is maintained in a secured site.  All data is the property of the consumer.  ESR maintains strict policies and procedures in all aspects of its operation to protect the privacy of consumer.

NOTE:* ESR does not offer services to employers in Nevada.  For Nevada firms, ESR will be pleased to make referral to a firm that is licensed by the State. 

Important Legal Notice :

Although ESR takes steps to ensure all of its procedures are in compliance with all state and federal rules, ESR does not provide any legal services/opinions. ESR recommends that client consult their legal counsel regarding their specific legal responsibilities. Furthermore, employers understands that there are legal requirements imposed by the federal FCRA and, in some instances, state consumer reporting laws, regarding taking adverse action against a consumer based on a consumer report and ESR recommend that client consult with their legal counsel to develop a legally compliant adverse action policy. In addition, ESR recommends that client consult with their legal counsel to develop an employment screening program specific to their needs to ensure that client’s policies and procedures related to the use of information provided by ESR are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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