Background Investigations

Personal Background Investigations provide information useful to determine the general character and trustworthiness of an individual. These investigations will normally ascertain the subject's true identity, residence address, business ownership interests, employer or other income sources. In addition, a thorough search of the subject's civil and criminal background history may be undertaken within the region the subject currently resides or in counties, states or countries of previous residence or travel. The investigation may provide the subject's driving history and personal financial profile including ownership interests such as real property or motor vehicles and liabilities including bankruptcies, civil judgments, notices of default or foreclosure, and state or federal tax liens. A personal background investigation may be fundamental or complex depending upon the subject individual and matters at issue.

Business Background Investigations provide information useful to determine the structure and condition of any business entity, be it a sole proprietorship or multinational corporation. Working with minimal information, IRI will determine the correct business name, size and type, ownership and key executives, facility locations, holdings and interests, business activities and practices; as well as civil litigation, criminal conviction and regulatory compliance histories. Additionally, a business background investigation can identify assets and liabilities; the background of principal officers and directors; or company suppliers, vendors, employees and customers. These investigations are structured to fulfill specific client requirements for purposes of investment, merger, acquisition, competitor analysis or litigation. Contact our office for further details or to discuss a specific matter.

Pre-employment Background Investigations are specially designed to ascertain the character and trustworthiness of a potential employee at the line or executive level. This is accomplished by verification of the applicant's personal identification, education, employment history, credit rating, criminal history, driving record and civil standing. A pre-employment background investigation may be customized to fulfill specific employer needs, such as those dictated by contractual agreement or company policy. These investigations may be basic or extensive as warranted by the pending position and budgetary considerations. A significant reduction in cost may be realized under agreement with multiple requests.

Notice To Employers: Investigations undertaken in relationship to employment may be affected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act as amended by the Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 1996 effective October 1, 1997. If applicable, employers are now required to disclose to employees or employee candidates that a report is being requested and to obtain written consent from the individual prior to undertaking any such investigation. A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Notice To Users Of Consumer Reports: Obligations Of Users Under The FCRA provides additional details essential to compliance with the Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 1996.

Contact a representative to discuss background investigation services.