Background Verification in Employment
Companies are now routinely carrying out background verification of their new as well as existing employees, with human resource officials cross-checking every detail of job applicants before hiring them. The employee verification process includes determining the genuineness of work experience, educational documents, and existence of any criminal record.
The Need for Comprehensive Scrutiny
Global recession, along with recent HR scams such as the fake pilot scam, has led to more comprehensive scrutinizing of employees. Now a niche industry has evolved: Companies are increasingly outsourcing the employee verification process to specialized third-party agencies to verify every detail of the applicant. This industry is growing at the rate of 30-40% annually. The focus has been more on newcomers rather than existing employees. However, more companies are undertaking reviews of current employees as well.
The Value of Canadian Criminal Pardons
Many Canadians have realized the value associated with obtaining a Canadian criminal pardon, recognizing that it improves their employability and career advancement prospects – plus its relieving benefit of eliminating the shame, embarrassment, inconvenience, and fear that its disclosure could cause. Among the advantages in obtaining a pardon: The Canadian Human Rights Act protects individuals who have received pardons from discrimination, particularly from employers and landlords, and the Criminal Records Act eliminates the need for employees to reveal pardoned convictions on government employment forms.
Applying for a Pardon
Anyone who has a criminal record can apply for a pardon once his sentence is completed and a certain period of time has passed. Since a person’s criminal record background is readily available to the general public and can be easily accessed, and since companies are increasingly including background checks in the hiring as well as the promoting process, it stands to reason that a person seeking employment or advancement would benefit from securing a pardon with the assistance of Pardon Services Canada, the first and most trusted pardon company in Canada.
Impact of Criminal Records on Employment
A prospective employee with a criminal record has less chance of being hired compared to an equally qualified person without a record. Even if an applicant’s charges are minor, they may cause employers to question the person’s character, honesty, and integrity. Many employers consider the existence of a record to be grounds for immediate rejection.
The Role of Pardon Services Canada
Most Canadian criminal records can be removed with a pardon, ensuring that all of a person's criminal records and charges are separated from other personal records and rendered inaccessible. Pardon Services Canada's role and familiarity with the pardon process will ensure that all documents required are obtained in a timely manner and that each applicant's case is processed expeditiously.
