Are you considering hiring a new employee? For workplace safety, having all the necessary information about someone before making important decisions is essential. That’s where criminal background ...

Our editorial team draws on its extensive knowledge and experience in the background check industry to independently assess screening companies. We evaluated over 40 data points across 20 vetted ...

A Third Circuit ruling expands how criminal history must be evaluated, including applicant disclosures, reshaping compliance for Pennsylvania employers.

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? Background checks can vary depending on several factors. Generally, they may look back anywhere from seven to ten years, but this isn’t a hard rule. The ...

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.

From a dog walker to a date to a babysitter, many Americans look for reassurance that the person they are letting into their homes or lives is who they say they are. To help find that reassurance, ...

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Louisiana educators will soon have to undergo a criminal background check before they can receive their teaching license in a move intended to make it more difficult for would-be teachers with prior ...

A bill scheduled for its first hearing in a key committee on Tuesday would add a new layer of scrutiny for would-be North Carolina teachers. House Bill 775 would require the North Carolina Board of ...