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How to Do Gig Economy Police Checks in Australia

How to Do Gig Economy Police Checks in Australia

The gig economy is growing faster than ever, and the rise of tech companies like Uber and Doordash has been extremely disruptive for a wide range of industries. What gig economy companies do is utilise independent contractors and freelancers rather than employees that are hired full-time. It’s a unique business model that results in consumers having more efficient and wallet-friendly services. At Crime Check Australia, we manage and process police...

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What is the Process to Submit a Police Check Online?

What is the Process to Submit a Police Check Online?

Before decision-makers can appoint any serious appointments or services, they are going to ask for a police check. From full-time jobs to ad hoc tasks, the police check certificate has become the key to making more well-informed decisions about any specific individual., A police check is critical because it contains all of the details about...

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How Often Should Organisations Run Police Checks on Their Employees?

How Often Should Organisations Run Police Checks on Their Employees?

To ensure an employee is suitable for the job role they’re in, employers in Australian organisations may request to see an up-to-date national police check. This request may come just once during the application process or at regular intervals throughout a person’s employment. If you’re an employer, you might find yourself wondering how often you...

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Running a Background Check on Overseas Employees

Running a Background Check on Overseas Employees

Regardless of where your employees live, it may be appropriate or even necessary to request that they provide a criminal background check during the course of their employment. Background checks are usually required in industries where employees work with vulnerable people or valuable assets such as money or data. If your employee lives overseas and...

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How To Find Employment With A Criminal Record In Australia

How To Find Employment With A Criminal Record In Australia

As an individual with a criminal record, the task of finding employment can be daunting. While there are lots of jobs where a record won’t be a problem, there are many industries that do require a criminal history check. It is a non-negotiable requirement for certain occupations, particularly with sensitive jobs. While a record can...

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Identity Fraud In Australia

Identity Fraud In Australia

Identity fraud is very common, and is recognised as one of the most prevalent crimes affecting the Australian community today. Serious damage occurs as a result of these crimes, and everybody should be aware of identity crime in order to take steps to minimise the risk of being targeted, and to help minimise losses if...

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Interviewing Candidates And Verifying Their Identity Remotely

Interviewing Candidates And Verifying Their Identity Remotely

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, ordinary tasks that would usually be performed in the presence of others have now been transferred to a remote environment. Millions have had to transform their work lives and adapt to working alone from home, with communication taking place through emails, virtual meetings and audio calls. Many areas...

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How Covid Changed Verification Of Identity

How Covid Changed Verification Of Identity

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the way we live our lives. The interruption from lockdowns to usual operations has forced the world to find alternative ways to function. Verification of identity has always been vital to keeping individuals safe from crimes, but since the pandemic began, it has become even more...

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The Importance of Background Screening For Teachers

The Importance of Background Screening For Teachers

An Australian police check is used for many jobs as part of the hiring process,  but some professions require more thorough screening than others. The education sector in Australia makes criminal background checks on teachers mandatory. Anybody who oversees children must be of good character and trusted to operate a safe working environment for students....

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