Employers commonly conduct background checks on prospective employees in various areas that they may think relevant when deciding whether to hire an individual for a job. Yet, federal, state, and ...

Unlike FCRA-compliant companies, these background search sites cannot be used for employment or tenancy purposes. You can, however, use them to conduct personal searches. TruthFinder – Best Background ...

Companies around the world are grappling with how much scrutiny they need to give job candidates and whether to conduct drug screenings and social media checks. A new survey found work history, ...

The use of post-hire background checks for continuous monitoring is on the rise. Digital police records mean employers could learn of an employee's arrest soon after booking. But use of the technology ...

What is an adverse action notice? In compliance with the FCRA, if an employer is considering taking employment action in regard to background check results, they must follow a multi-step adverse ...

Background checks have always been a huge issue in the world of healthcare, with many state-specific statutes requiring how background checks are conducted, as well as the other more complex national ...

Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

The city should conduct criminal and sex-offender background checks on all its job applicants. But it should also continue to hire people with criminal records, with appropriate exceptions. August’s ...