LATHAM, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2025 -- CIChecked, the evolution of Commercial Investigations, a leading provider of background screening solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyrah Lawson as its new Director of Operations. Ms. Lawson brings over 16 years of experience in the background screening industry to her role at CIChecked, including leadership positions at industry giants Sterling and Universal Background Screening.

“With Clean Slate coming into effect, how are we supposed to make safe hiring decisions?” worried Tom, the hiring manager. “It feels like we’re flying blind!” That was all Guardian needed to hear before swooping down to help.

“Did someone mention Clean Slate?” Guardian asked, landing gracefully. “My friends at CIChecked can help you navigate these changes.”

Attention HR professionals and business leaders! The Clean Slate Act went into effect on November 16th, 2024.

It marks a pivotal moment for hiring practices in New York, reshaping the landscape of background checks. Are you prepared?

The busy winter days at the Fancy Valley and Four Seasons office were upon us!

The office was back to its usual hustle and bustle preparing for the season’s needs. Penny settled in her new role flawlessly and was already catching on quickly.

New York’s Clean Slate Act marks a significant shift in employment screening practices. Signed into law November 16th 2024, this legislation will automatically seal certain criminal records after specified waiting periods. For employers, it’s not just another policy change—it’s a paradigm shift demanding attention. Whether you’re a small business owner in Buffalo or the HR director of a Fortune 500 company in Manhattan, understanding the nuances of Clean Slate isn’t just important—it’s critical.

Commercial Investigations, a leading provider of comprehensive background checks, today announced its rebranding to CIChecked™. This strategic move reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and growth in the evolving background screening industry.

The rebranding comes on the heels of CIChecked’s recent recognition by HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Background Screening Providers. This prestigious award highlights the consistent dedication to providing exceptional client service and high-quality background checks.

Guardian was flying home from a long day at work when they overheard a conversation at ABCD Schoolcare.

“Well, now that the new school year is almost here, we need to hire more people to be with the kids after school”, said Kathy the owner.

That was all it took for Guardian, and they decided it was time to swoop down and help.

Commercial Investigation’s Philanthropy Committee expanded our charity work by organizing two volunteer opportunities for our staff outside of office hours.

This year, our team took a trip in May to Crossgates Mall in Albany to gaze at the colossal structures built for this year’s CANstruction in support of the Food Pantries for the Capital District.

The welcome party was at Fancy Valley and Four Seasons!

The food was great, the conversations were rolling, and everyone was making sure to get to know Penny. As the party continued, Duey made his way to find Prue.

She sat on a bench outside the building, observing the night sky. She heard Duey approach and asked him to join her on the bench...

Creating safe learning environments is a top priority for educators, administrators, and parents alike.

As we prepare for another school year, let’s explore how comprehensive background checks can contribute to student safety and well-being.

The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Annual Conference is a premier event for industry professionals, offering insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the background screening landscape.

From groundbreaking identity verification solutions to streamlined drug testing processes, the conference highlighted the innovative solutions that are revolutionizing how employers assess candidates.

“We want to hire someone to invest our profits, but I’m not sure how to tell if we can trust them to do the right thing,” said one of the members.

Guardian decided it was time to see if they needed help finding a reliable advisor.

Time to pop open some bubbly!

Commercial Investigations has officially started our 21st year of business!

To celebrate, CI held a spirit week in the office and our team went all out.

“Looks like the results are in for our candidates!” Sue exclaimed, watching the computer.

The Fancy Valley and the Four Seasons team received their applicant reports from Commercial Investigations.

For employers, conducting a financial background screening is an extensive undertaking that requires tapping into numerous specialized resources..

The due diligence involved in properly vetting fiscal history and identifying any potential red flags is extremely time-intensive if done in-house.

Employers have a vast range of options when it comes to financial screening, and are wise to look through options before deciding.

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dig in, our readers would like to get to know you a bit more. Can you tell us a bit about your “backstory”? What led you to this particular career path?

I’m a born investigator, curious to uncover the truth and find solutions. My path to leading Commercial Investigations really started with a competitive fire that was stoked playing baseball as the only girl on my high school boys’ team.

From an early age, I had a drive to compete and succeed, even when facing stereotypes in male-dominated spaces. Playing baseball helped ingrain that resilient mentality of always pushing forward despite the obstacles.

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Jennifer Pratt!

Jen has been with CI for 6 years, and is an integral part of our initiate teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Laurie Rothenberger!

Laurie has been with CI for 1.5 years, and is an integral part of our criminal and verification teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Mariah Hoffman!

Mariah has been with CI for 3 years, and is an integral part of our client service and verification teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

As Guardian was flying home on a cold winter night, they overheard two people talking in an office down below.

All Guardian needed to hear was, “We should just check their Facebook quickly to make sure they are a good fit for our company!”

Guardian decided it was time to drop in to see what the commotion was all about.