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Summary

Federal regulatory screening uncovers violations, sanctions, and enforcement actions across multiple agencies. Our regulatory search solutions identify candidates with problematic compliance histories before they bring those problems to your doorstep.

Typical Industries: Construction, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, housing, retail

Typical Org Level: Compliance officers, risk management directors, general counsel, HR executives

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The Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOL OSHA) establishment search is typically conducted by accessing relevant databases, such as government records, licensing authorities, or industry-specific sources. It involves gathering information about the establishments where the applicant has worked, including their operational history, regulatory compliance, any violations or citations, and overall reputation. This search can help you assess reputation, regulatory compliance, and potential risks associated with those establishments.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was created to enforce the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which safeguards the freedom of US employees to associate and seek improved working conditions without the fear of employer retaliation. The NLRB has various responsibilities such as maintaining records, investigating complaints, making case decisions, and enforcing orders. By utilizing the NLRB, you can acquire valuable insights about a potential employee, such as whether they have ever lodged a complaint or been involved with a union.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for collecting records, investigating claims, and enforcing penalties for violations of the consumer protection and competition laws. Violations are brought up in the form of a case, with cases being brought against individuals and businesses. Most commonly, these cases deal with charges like scam, fraud, privacy violations, identity theft, and more. The FTC search is typically conducted by accessing the database of the Federal Trade Commission, which contains records of consumer complaints, enforcement actions, and investigations related to various fraudulent activities.

The Consumer Fraud Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a US government agency responsible for ensuring that lenders or financial institutions do not take advantage of common consumers. To achieve this goal, the CFPB utilizes its Consumer Complaint Database. The database only includes complaints that have been sent by the CFPB to companies, and complaints are published only after the company responds, confirming a commercial relationship or after 15 days, whichever comes first.
The Limited Denial of Participation list is created and maintained by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It serves as a record of individuals who are prohibited from participating in a particular program within a specified HUD jurisdiction. FHA insurance fund fraud is the most common reason for an individual's denial of participation, but there are other reasons. The duration of an individual's denial period can range from 1 to 50 years.
A USPS False Representation of Orders search is a specific type of search conducted through the United States Postal Service (USPS) to identify individuals who have engaged in fraudulent activities related to postal services. This search is typically used to detect cases where an individual has falsely reported undelivered or missing mail in order to make fraudulent insurance claims. A USPS False Representation of Orders search helps assess an individual's integrity and trustworthiness by identifying any involvement in fraudulent activities, indicating a lack of honesty and ethical behavior.
The Suspended Counterparty Program was established by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to effectively mitigate potential risks that may arise for the Federal Home Loan Banks, commonly referred to as "regulated entities". The program is designed to identify and take action against individuals and entities with a history of engaging in fraudulent or dubious financial activities. Consequently, suspended counterparties are prohibited from conducting any business transactions with the aforementioned regulated entities.

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our background screening services.

Focus: Identifies candidates with histories of federal regulatory violations, enforcement actions, and compliance failures that could expose your organization to increased scrutiny, inherited liability, and reputational damage.

Considerations: Many regulatory violations don't appear in standard criminal checks yet indicate patterns of behavior that pose significant risk when hiring for positions with compliance responsibilities or industry oversight.

Recommendation: Essential for roles involving regulatory compliance, safety oversight, consumer protection, financial management, and any position where past regulatory issues could create immediate liability for your organization.

Contact a CIChecked Background Screening Expert for more information.

Other Services Offered:

  • US DOL OSHA Searches: Reveals workplace safety violations and willful disregard for employee protection.
  • NLRB Verification: Identifies labor relations violations and unfair labor practice findings.
  • FTC Screening: Uncovers deceptive business practices, consumer protection violations, and enforcement orders.
  • CFPB Consumer Complaint Database: Detects patterns of consumer financial protection concerns.
  • HUD Limited Denial Checks: Confirms eligibility for participation in housing programs.
  • USPS False Representation Orders: Reveals mail fraud enforcement actions and restrictions.
  • FHFA Suspended Counterparty Program: Identifies exclusions from working with federal housing entities.

For more details, visit CIChecked's Regulatory Compliance Solutions.

 

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