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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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...
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 movement to ban some tenant background checks in New York City finally succeeded. Landlords carved out core exceptions in the final law.
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.
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volunteer background checks
A South Carolina volunteer fire department hired an individual facing felony charges in another state, highlighting the importance of nationwide background checks
tenant screening
In the wake of a tragedy in Florida, the state could pass a law requiring building employee background checks for apartment complexes. Even without a legal requirement, landlords should have protocols...
background check
Designed to create safer opportunities for hiring, background checks can sometimes introduce delays into the process. Are they still worthwhile?
Healthcare Background Checks
Covid-19 exacerbates an already severe employee shortage in the healthcare field. We explore some of the ways this shortage could affect hiring in medicine as we advance.
Compliance and Legislation
AI-based hiring tools were touted to save employers time, streamline hiring, and even remove bias from the hiring process. Now, though, critics of these tools – including the New York City Council – s...
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Background Checks News
A Virginia state background check can uncover more criminal records. Learn about these tools and the legal restrictions involved.
