HR SERVICES
MEA Background & Reference Checking

As an employer, you should not make an employment offer to anyone at any level without doing a thorough background check. Not only will you protect yourself from potential future liabilities, you will also avoid the costly mistake of hiring someone whose resume and interviews have managed to mask negative past performance.

Unfortunately, if you are like many employers, you find it hard to do a good reference check because you don't have the time and you can't seem to get much out of the references. You also don't have access to key databases of information. MEA offers this service through a third-party provider:

• Employment history and job responsibilities
• Academic and criminal record verification
• Driving records and state licenses
• Past performance and achievements
• Job potential

They know where to go for information and they know what questions to ask and how to probe for information. Turnaround is normally within three business days.

For additional information on Background and Reference Checking, contact MEA at (800) 662-6238 or e-mail HRServices@MEAinfo.org.