Washington Background Records

Background Check:

The amount of information included on a background check depends to a large degree on the sensitivity of the reason for which it is conducted—e.g., somebody seeking employment at a minimum wage job would be subject to far fewer background check requirements then somebody applying to work for the FBI.

Criminal and incarceration records.
Litigation records. Employers are always terrified of employees who routinely file discrimination lawsuits even if the firing was clearly for cause. Also, in the U.S., employers that do work for the government do not like to hire whistleblowers who have a history of filing qui tam suits.
Driving and vehicle records. Employers in the transportation sector keep insurance premiums down by hiring those with a clean driving record--eg, those without a history of accidents or traffic tickets.
Drug tests are used for a variety of reasons--corporate ethics, measuring potential employee performance, and keeping workers' compensation premiums down.
Education records. These are used primarily to see if the potential employee had in fact received a college degree. There are reports of SAT scores being requested by employers as well.
Employment records. These usually range from simple verbal confirmations of past employment and timeframe to deeper
Financial information: Individuals with poor credit scores, liens, civil judgments, or those who have filed for bankruptcy may be at an additional risk of stealing from the company.
Licensing records. A government authority that has some oversight over professional conduct of its licensees will also maintain records regarding the licensee, such as personal information, education, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Military records. Although not as common today as it was in the past fifty years, employers frequently requested the specifics of one's military discharge.
Social Security Number (or equivalent outside the US). A fraudulent SSN may be indicative of identity theft, insufficient citizenship, or concealment of a "past life".
Other interpersonal interviews. Employers will usually wish to speak with potential employees' references to gauge employability. More intensive background checks can involve interviews with anybody that knew or previously knew the applicant--such as teachers, friends, coworkers, and family members.

The Washington Post: Special Reports - News and commentary, plus background, graphics, photos and related links. USA.

Washington Post Special Reports - In-depth background, articles, links on current issues from the Washington Post

Washington Post - Kids Post - News, features, interviews, background stories, daily news summaries and weekly photo galleries. USA.

St. Bunstable (College) - Located at the University of Washington in Seattle. Background, officers, local champions, mailing list, registered heraldry, newsletter and calendar of events.

United States Botanical Garden - The oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States. Site offers background, event information, gift shop, and related links. Washington, DC, USA.

Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Annual competitive event happening in February. Background information, news, events calendar, entry form, discussion forum, contact details, and past festival information.

Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project - All about the project including definitions, background, newsletter.

Washington Post: Special Report on Managed Care - Background information and related stories on managed care and the American public's attitude towards it.

Empire Security - Computer security, Internet identity protection, secure collaboration systems, international background checks, counter surveillance, and protection. Washington D.C.

Ronin Marketing - Strategy planning consultancy based in Washington, DC. Portfolio, list of clients, background information.

Executive Transcriptions, Inc. - Offers permanent and temporary typing for healthcare clients with pickup and delivery in Longview, Washington area. Includes information on security, company background and contact details.

Bower - Bower Family from Washington State USA. Outlines the background of the Bower family from the settlement of the Caldwell family in 1884.

Prevention of Violence Against Sexual Minority Students - A final project for course 427 Women and Violence at University of Washington. Provides background, risk, protective factors, intervention strategies, and initial steps to implement intervention.

UW Astrobiology Program - The University of Washington's graduate certificate program enables students to obtain the interdepartmental background necessary. Focus is on Earth's extreme microbial environments.

Filmfest DC - Annual film festival based in Washington, held in the spring. Background information, programs, special events details, tickets, venues, and links.

Congregation Kol Ami - Woodinville, Washington - A small synagogue choice for those from Seattle's eastside and northeast communities. Welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and interfaith families.

Falun Dafa in Washington DC - Chinese/English site includes background on the practice of Falun Dafa (or Falun Gong), local activities and contacts, books and materials, and links.

Blbliomania: Washington Irving - Biography and background information.

ACLU, National Capital Area - Discussion of lawsuits they are involved in, and a background of the national organization. Interesting discussion of arrests of demonstrators in Washington, D.C. park.

Jacobs, William J. - Background in web design and development, based in Spokane, Washington.

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