Can a Background Check Expose Your Expunged Felony Charges?
The thought of going through a background check is nerve-wracking for anyone. But it can be especially stressful for individuals who have felony convictions on their record. Even if the record was expunged, you may be uncertain what the employer … Continued
What Can You Obtain from a Personal Background Check?
Background checks are becoming more common. They currently serve as an employer’s primary means to secure information about potential employees from sources other than the applicant themselves. This process also allows the employer to determine whether the applicant may be … Continued
How Does the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Work?
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducts background checks on people who want to own a firearm or explosive, as required by law. Because this system is different from standard criminal background checks, there is a lot of … Continued
What Does the Clean Slate Law Mean for Employers and Background Checks?
Criminal actions that result in felony and misdemeanor convictions can impact a person’s life for years to come. As a result, clean slate laws are becoming more common as lawmakers and criminal justice advocates try to balance accountability for past … Continued
Fair Hiring Laws, Updated States, and What You Need to Know
Fair hiring laws are often referred to as ‘Ban-the-Box’ or fair-chance hiring laws. These laws require employers to remove questions on job applications that ask whether the candidate has ever been convicted of a crime. These questions frequently only have … Continued
States Levels for Criminal Background Checks
Background checks are a standard part of the modern-day hiring process. According to the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, 96% of today’s companies conduct background investigations on at least some of their employees. For a good reason – employers … Continued
How Far Back Does a Criminal Background Check Go?
With an incredibly dynamic job market right now, many job seekers and employers are trying to better understand the pre-employment screening processes. One component of this screening is a criminal background check, a standard element that many prospective employees must … Continued
Background Checks for Renters
Running a background check on prospective tenants is one of the most important things you can do as a property manager. Finding the right tenants is essential in creating a sustainable and profitable business model. And background checks can be … Continued