What are Remote's Background Check Services?

Customers hiring team members through Remote’s EOR can now request background checks to help make informed hiring decisions with automated and streamlined background verification.

Background checks allow to verify candidate credentials and conduct necessary screenings directly through the Remote platform during the onboarding process.

Our integration with verification partner Veremark simplifies the process and offers a smooth experience for both employers and candidates.

Our Trusted Partner: Veremark
How it Works
Turnaround Times
Candidate Experience
Frequently Asked Questions

Our Trusted Partner: Veremark

Remote has partnered with Veremark, a trusted global leader in background screening services. Their advanced technology platform enables quick and accurate verifications while maintaining the highest standards of data security. https://www.veremark.com/about

How It Works

The background check process begins during the employee onboarding phase. Employers can review available checks specific to the country of employment and select only the checks they need for each individual hire. We offer the following types of checks (availability depends on the country of employment):

• Education Check: verification of academic credentials directly with the institution involved
• Employment Check: verification of employment history, through automated database search (express employment check) or directly with previous employers (standard employment check)
• Global Sanctions Check: screening against global watchlists lists and databases on politically exposed persons, terrorists, and wanted criminals
• Criminal Record Check: screening for criminal history (where legally permitted)

After reviewing and approving the order, the process initiates automatically.

Throughout the verification process, employers receive regular status updates and can monitor progress directly through their Remote dashboard. Once complete, verification reports become available for review and employers can make informed decisions about proceeding with their candidate's hiring.

Turnaround Times

Background check completion times vary based on the selected checks and country of employment. Express Employment and Global Sanctions checks complete within 1-2 business days, while other checks—particularly those requiring direct verification from previous employers or universities—may take up to 15 business days.

To streamline the hiring process and ensure that background checks don't create bottlenecks in your hiring timeline, verifications and other onboarding steps are performed in parallel, without holding each other up.

Candidate Experience

After receiving an invitation to join the Remote platform and starting their self-onboarding process, employees receive a separate invitation from Veremark to begin verification and submit required documentation through Veremark's secure platform. The process is straightforward and maintains appropriate compliance, privacy, and security measures.

https://help.veremark.com/candidate-support

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer identity verification and right-to-work checks?

Yes, both ID verification and right-to-work checks are automatically included in the standard onboarding process for all EOR employees, at no additional cost. Customers don't need to request these separately.

How does billing work for background check services?

Background check services are included in your supplementary services invoice. Billing occurs at the beginning of the month following the delivery of your verification report.

Are background checks available in all countries?

Currently, our background check services are available in Canada, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Each country offers tailored verification services designed to align with local regulations and requirements. We continuously work to expand our coverage to additional regions.

What happens if a background check reveals concerning information?

For employment and education checks that flag any discrepancies we will ask the customer to review the report and make a decision on proceeding with their candidate's hiring. Depending on the country, we will then follow the legally mandated procedures.

For criminal record or global sanctions checks that flag potential concerns, Remote's dedicated Compliance and Legal Employment teams conduct thorough reviews following established protocols. This ensures appropriate handling of sensitive information while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.