June 2021 Summaries

Checkr, Inc., a leading technology company in the background check industry, has launched an end-to-end solution for job candidates to complete expungements and clear their criminal records. This solution removes complexities and high legal fees typically associated with expungements, unlocking barriers to meaningful employment. Checkr is donating $100,000 to provide qualified candidates with free expungements and aims to clear 1,000 records at no cost. The solution reduces legal fees from $1,500 to as low as $350 for other job seekers, furthering Checkr's fair chance mission to unblock three million candidates in 2021. With many Americans having a criminal record, this solution helps people expand their opportunities and rebuild communities by addressing the stigma of having a record. Checkr has partnered with Lawyaw and Avenues Legal LLP to streamline the expungement process and reduce costs, aiming to offer efficient and affordable expungements nationwide. The company is also committed to its Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement, pledging to donate time, product, equity, and profits to enable fair chances and amplify its mission's impact.

Checkr has partnered with Tithe.ly to provide a seamless giving and engagement tool for churches, offering background checks as part of its platform, aiming to simplify and speed up the process for church leaders and staff, allowing them to focus on their mission. The integration enables users to order background checks in under 15 seconds and view previous results from a single dashboard, streamlining the process and reducing administrative burdens. This partnership aims to address the outdated methods of background checks currently used by churches, providing a more efficient and convenient solution for organizations serving children or ministry leadership positions.

There are more than 10 million independent contractors in the U.S., ranging from delivery drivers to freelance writers, who juggle multiple gigs and are always on the lookout for another opportunity. As a business owner, recruiting and onboarding is vital but often the number one pain point due to the time and financial burden it can put on a business. Partnering with the right vendor can save time and money by automating resources spent on recruitment and onboarding. Delivery Drivers, Inc has partnered with Checkr for over 25 years, integrating innovative background check solutions into their proprietary platform to onboard top quality candidates. The partnership saw significant growth in background checks during the pandemic, with a 600% increase from 3,000 checks per month in April 2020 to 23,000 in May 2021. Checkr's integrated platform allows for detailed reporting and fast processing of background checks, enabling businesses like DDI to hire the best candidates quickly and efficiently.