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Background checks for the gig economy

Need freelance or gig economy candidates quickly?

KarmaCheck delivers the fastest turnaround you’ll ever experience!

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What is a gig economy worker?

The concept of gig work empowers people looking to freelance. The benefits of the gig economy for employers is that companies can operate without having office space. Today’s gig economy includes everything from personal shopping to dog walking.

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How does KarmaCheck provide fast and accurate background checks?

At KarmaCheck, we offer fast turnaround times & cost-effective background checks. We’ve designed the user experience to allow gig workers to complete onboarding anywhere on their mobile devices where they spend most of their time.

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Why are gig economy background checks important?

Hiring gig workers may be less complicated than full-time employees, but background screening should still be a part of the process. Gig economy background checks give the hiring team critical information about workers.

The impact of gig economy workers

The impact of the gig economy on employers has been significant, with both advantages and disadvantages. The freedom that comes from working with contractors has the potential to open the brand up to liabilities when they don’t know who they are working with, even if they are freelance. Organizations must protect their brand, which includes checking the background of both employees and contractors. A background check ensures you know who represents you when they deliver food, pick up passengers, do on-demand shopping, or do gig work from home.

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Fastest gig worker background checks at the lowest cost

Other vendors can take weeks, we get you results in under 5 minutes. Data shows that KarmaCheck often achieves 350% faster turnaround times, all at a lower price per search.

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One stop for all your needs.
  • Jurisdictional Criminal and Sex Offender Search
  • Drug Screening
  • Global Watchlist
  • Identity Employment Verification
  • ATS / HRIS integrations
  • Custom Volume Tiers
  • Premium Customer Service & Support
What are the requirements for gig economy worker background checks?

Screening allows gig companies to check criminal records, verify age and ensure the information you are getting on the application is accurate, just like they do with their normal hiring process. Gig economy background checks give the hiring team critical information about gig workers before they start.

Criminal Background Check

Obtain a complete overview of an individual’s criminal history with a detailed report featuring publicly available legal records from national, federal, state, county courts, and state agencies. Additional screenings include national and state sex offender registries, and global security watchlist – which includes databases such as OFAC, OIG, SAM, and GSA.

Drug Testing

Ensure the safety and well-being of your employees with KarmaCheck’s employment drug screening program. Designed to meet your company’s policy and obligations, our options help you maintain regulatory compliance and support a drug-free workplace. KarmaCheck offers all standard panels, DOT drug testing, oral/hair testing, and a wide range of custom drug panels. Our platform gives you the transparency to see the exact status of the drug screen in process and the contact information for the medical review officer (MRO) processing the sample.

US Education Verification

Verifying a candidate’s academic history is crucial in ensuring that they have the necessary skills and qualifications to be an asset to your team. KarmaCheck can help confirm the authenticity of degrees earned in the US and internationally, allowing you to make informed hiring decisions. We support high school, GED, college/university, certifications, trade school, and more.

Employment Verification

Ensuring that a job candidate’s information is accurate and that they have the necessary experience for the role is important for building a trusted team. KarmaCheck streamlines this process, making it quick and easy to verify work history inclusive of job title, dates employed, and more.

Personal & Professional ID Verifications

Professional licenses are crucial for many industries, and verifying that a candidate has the necessary credentials is an important step in the hiring process. KarmaCheck can help you efficiently and accurately verify a candidate’s professional licenses and/or certifications, giving you confidence in their qualifications.

International & Canadian Checks

Hiring employees from other countries or with international experience can bring a diverse perspective and unique skills to your team. KarmaCheck can help you verify the background and qualifications of international candidates, including those from Canada, through comprehensive checks that ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

Why are gig economy background checks important?

When someone shows up to pick up a customer or deliver their groceries, in the consumer’s mind, they represent your business. In reality, they may be private contractors, but as long as they perform a service for a brand, there is an association.

It is common to do complete background checks when hiring a traditional “W-2” employee. It is just a tiny part of your investment to protect your brand.

Although hiring gig workers is less complicated than hiring full-time employees, background screening should still be a part of the process when considering how to hire gig workers. Even though freelancers are not employees, they represent the organization to the public and impact the company’s reputation.

KarmaCheck's fast and accurate gig economy background check solution

Today’s gig economy has companies hiring people to do everything from personal shopping to dog walking. It is a growing labor market consisting of workers offering on-demand and freelance services.

Companies are free to hire anyone from around the world, too. That freedom doesn’t come without pitfalls. Gig economy background checks can offer solutions when hiring for your company. KarmaCheck offers the fastest background checks for your gig worker hiring needs.

The benefits of KarmaCheck gig economy background checks

It is what you need to feel secure when you rely on hiring gig workers to run your business.

KarmaCheck has flexible pricing and subscription plans, so you can find something that fits your budget and needs. KarmaCheck offers predictable and fair pricing for an invaluable service.

The gig economy benefits employers and workers. Brands must take that extra step and get a background check to protect their business and reputation. The gig economy is known for providing services to consumers on-demand or as soon as they recognize a need. The contractors applying for the positions are no exception. They do not want to go through a lengthy and challenging process to become a delivery driver.

Your applicants can complete the process in just minutes. They will see the real-time progress of checks on a personalized dashboard. KarmaCheck offers a simple, streamlined process that is easy to use and provides accurate information.

The gig economy is evolving, and businesses need to grow with it. KarmaCheck allows you to do background checks that will reduce your risk while allowing your business to take advantage of the gig revolution.

Reducing candidate drop off

Gig workers are typically not sitting at computers, which makes completing the personal information process difficult. This results in candidates not providing personal information into an employer’s system, which creates a delay between the time they submit their application, and the time their data is available on the system.

How KarmaCheck offers the fastest background screenings

At KarmaCheck, we offer fast turnaround times and cost-effective background checks. We’ve designed the user experience to reach gig workers who spend most of their time on their mobile devices. Your gig applicants will be able to complete their onboarding more quickly and accurately, in the same way that they apply to work with your brand.

Speed and technology are two of the most critical aspects of an on-demand background screening process. We provide results immediately, without having to spend hours digging through reports.

KarmaCheck is a one-stop shop for all background checks. Gig economy employers get all the information they need in one place.

KarmaCheck offers the following:

  • Criminal background checks
  • Occupational health screening
  • Credential verifications
  • ID verifications
  • Education and employment verifications
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