Who this is for
Gig platforms, marketplaces, field service companies, delivery teams, contractor networks, franchise systems, and operations teams using non-employee labor.
Gig and contractor screening
Gig worker and contractor background checks without blurring the workflow.
Platforms and contractor-heavy teams often need screening for people who are not traditional employees. Information Direct helps distinguish contractor, vendor, gig, and employment use cases so the screening path fits the relationship.
Workflow guidance for contractors, vendors, platform workers, and employees.
Role-based checks for driving, home entry, field service, identity, and client-site access.
Clear reminder to confirm permissible purpose, authorization, and decision workflow before ordering.
Classify the use case before ordering
Contractor and gig screening can use different notices, authorizations, and decision workflows than standard employment screening. The relationship and purpose matter.
- Confirm whether the person is an employee, contractor, vendor, or platform participant.
- Use the correct permissible purpose and authorization path.
- Review contract, platform, state, and client requirements before launch.
Map checks to access
Common risk drivers include driving, home entry, customer interaction, regulated facilities, financial access, tools, inventory, and sensitive data.
- Use MVR when driving is part of the role.
- Use county criminal and identity checks for trust-sensitive access.
- Add specialized checks only when the role or contract requires them.
Design for repeatable onboarding
Platforms and contractor networks need consistent onboarding without making every order a one-off judgment call.
- Create screening tiers by contractor type or access level.
- Disclose source fees and expected turnaround before scale-up.
- Use Enterprise support for higher volume and custom documentation.
| Use case | Common starting point | Possible add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| Field service contractor | Gold | MVR, county scope, drug screening if client requires it |
| Home-entry provider | Gold or Platinum | References, employment, broader county scope |
| Delivery platform worker | Gold | MVR, identity, criminal searches |
| Vendor with facility access | Custom scope | Client-required checks and documentation |
FAQ
Common questions
Are contractor checks the same as employee checks?
Not always. The permissible purpose, notices, authorizations, and decision workflow may differ by relationship and use case.
Can platforms screen at volume?
Yes. Higher-volume contractor networks can use Enterprise support for matrices, pricing, documentation, and operational setup.
Can reports be scoped by access level?
Yes. Screening tiers can be built around driving, home entry, customer interaction, financial access, or regulated client requirements.
Ready to compare the right package?
Start with published SMB pricing, then add searches only when the role requires them. Enterprise support is available for custom matrices, volume pricing, and documentation needs.