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Background check on employees?

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  • 02-04-2015 5:39pm
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    the deftone
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭


    I was wondering what the process is to get background checks on employees or contractors? Have any of you done this before? Im not sure where to even begin. Thanks for any info guys


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    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    If you google background check dublin you will get a lot of results its mainly PI type companies who offer it. Lots of companies like this they will even do a "lifestyle report" if need be!


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    the deftone
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭the deftone


    Wow that's crazy. I was looking more for a a simple check so I can advertise that my workers have been background checked. Also I want my workers to know about it, wouldn't like to do it without their knowledge. Could my workers obtain something sort of history check from the gaurds perhaps?


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    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    Depends on the sort of thing you are recruiting for. Not sure if the Gardai do background checks in request no harm in asking I guess.


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Its not clear from your post for what purpose you require the background check but Garda vetting may be what you are looking for.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/monitoring_and_surveillance_at_work/garda_clearance_for_employees.html


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    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users Posts: 9,793 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    I don't think you will be able to use Garda Vetting unless you are working with vulnerable persons (including children).

    See http://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Data_Protection_in_the_Workplace/1239.htm#2

    Also note the next question and answer. It is an offence to require a prospective or current employee to make a data protection request.

    In short there is no such thing as a simple check.


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    Bandara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭Bandara


    I use MTS Security for everything staff related. They will be able to assist you.


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    mneylon
    Registered Users Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭mneylon


    You can't use the Garda check unless you're in specific industries ie. childcare
    Any kind of background check will require consent from your employees or prospective employees

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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,967 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Blacknight wrote: »
    You can't use the Garda check unless you're in specific industries ie. childcare
    Any kind of background check will require consent from your employees or prospective employees

    That's simple: those who choose not to consent are not offered jobs. Existing staff don't get promotions or pay rises without one.


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