Staffing
Staffing firms fill large numbers of jobs for their clients.
Construction / Manufacturing
Screening is not as regulated in construction and manufacturing as in some other industries.
Volunteer organizations
Volunteer organizations often serve vulnerable populations.
Retail
Most retailers experience high turnover and uneven seasonal demand for store associates.
Transportation
Transportation is regulated by government agencies to promote safety of commercial motor vehicles.
Healthcare Organizations
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expungement, fair chance act, clean slate law
Sometimes, background checks can show criminal information not linked to a conviction or guilty verdict. Here’s what you should know about the grey area in some criminal records and background checks.
ongoing monitoring, background screening, employee retention
Dubbed the “Great Resignation” by media outlets, the significant trend of employees leaving their positions and seeking new roles elsewhere shows no signs of abating. Record numbers of people continue...
background checks for home care, professional background checks, caregiver background screening
The population is aging, and with that trend comes a growing need for in-home senior care. If you are hiring a caregiver for a parent, grandparent, or loved one, consider these tips – from taking time...
education, misconduct
Reports of sexual assault and misconduct by teachers against their students continue. We consider the latest updates and what they mean for parents and schools.
ongoing criminal monitoring
A government audit in Maryland’s Baltimore County has found that some 1,200 staffers have never gone through background checks. The case reminds the importance of background checks for all employees a...
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COVID-19
With another powerful wave of Covid-19 causing many teachers to miss work due to illness, many districts face critical staff shortages. Could that lead to some cutting corners?
fair chance housing
A Fair Chance bill that would have heavily restricted tenant background checks for landlords in New York City died in the City Council at the end of 2021. The bill had drawn both strong support and sh...
dating apps
Is it safe to go on a date with the person you matched with on Tinder or Hinge? A thorough background screening of your date through backgroundchecks.com can make all the difference.
state background check
Do political candidates need background checks? Many have questions after a local news team revealed that one mayoral candidate in Atlanta was a convicted felon.
Compliance and Legislation, background checks for tenants
Lauded by activists as a progressive step to expand access to housing, a last-minute attempt to pass a bill restricting tenant background checks failed.
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A Virginia state background check can uncover more criminal records. Learn about these tools and the legal restrictions involved.
